Arabic Open Fathatan Letter
ࣰ is the ARABIC OPEN FATHATAN character used to represent an open fathatan sign in Unicode.
U+08F0
ࣰ (U+08F0) is an Arabic diacritic-style character named ARABIC OPEN FATHATAN. It’s useful when you need accurate Unicode text for Arabic script with diacritics. This page helps you copy it and use the correct codepoint in web and app content.
Arabic Open Fathatan Letter Meaning
ࣰ is the Unicode character “ARABIC OPEN FATHATAN” (U+08F0). In Arabic orthography, fathatan relates to vowel endings, and this character specifically represents an open fathatan form. Because it is a distinct Unicode codepoint, it helps preserve exact text meaning and rendering across systems. You may encounter it in scholarly or typesetting contexts, or when working with datasets that include diacritics. When copying, using the proper Unicode character is important—similar-looking Arabic marks are separate codepoints and may not behave the same way in fonts or text processing.
Common uses
- •Copying correct Arabic vowel/diacritic characters into documents or forms
- •Preparing text for Arabic typography and proofing where precise Unicode marks matter
- •Rendering Arabic linguistic content in web pages and editors
- •Annotating or indexing Arabic text in research notes and datasets
- •Ensuring consistent character representation when importing/exporting Unicode text
Examples
ࣰ Arabic Open Fathatan (U+08F0)
- ࣰPlace: ࣰ
- ࣰDiacritic example: ࣰ
- ࣰUnicode text: \b\u000f0 is not the same—use ࣰ
- ࣰCopy/paste: ࣰ
- ࣰArabic mark: ࣰ in the line
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+08F0 | |
| HTML Entity | ࣰ | |
| HTML Code | ࣰ | |
| CSS | \08F0 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 2288 | |
| Decimal | 2288 |
How to type Arabic Open Fathatan Letter (ࣰ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 2288 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 08F0 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 08F0. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 08f0, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ࣰ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Arabic Open Fathatan letter mean?
ࣰ is the Unicode character “ARABIC OPEN FATHATAN” (U+08F0). In Arabic orthography, fathatan relates to vowel endings, and this character specifically represents an open fathatan form. Because it is a distinct Unicode codepoint, it helps preserve exact text meaning and rendering across systems. You may encounter it in scholarly or typesetting contexts, or when working with datasets that include diacritics. When copying, using the proper Unicode character is important—similar-looking Arabic marks are separate codepoints and may not behave the same way in fonts or text processing.
What is the Unicode codepoint for ࣰ?
ࣰ is U+08F0, named ARABIC OPEN FATHATAN.
How can I copy ࣰ into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ࣰ.
What escape sequence should I use in JavaScript?
Use \\u{08F0} in JavaScript.
Is ࣰ the same as other Arabic diacritics?
No. It is a specific Unicode character (ARABIC OPEN FATHATAN). Similar Arabic marks may be different codepoints and should not be substituted.