Arabic Open Kasratan Letter
ࣲ is the Arabic Open Kasratan (U+08F2) character used with Arabic text.
U+08F2
The symbol “ࣲ” is called the Arabic Open Kasratan. It is a Unicode character identified as U+08F2. Use it when you need precise Arabic script notation in text, web, or design files.
Arabic Open Kasratan Letter Meaning
ࣲ (Arabic Open Kasratan) is a Unicode Arabic character with code point U+08F2. It is primarily used as a script mark within Arabic writing systems, where diacritic-like or notation characters appear alongside letters. Because it’s a specific, encoded symbol, the main value is fidelity: copying the exact character ensures consistent rendering across platforms that support the glyph. When composing documents or designing text, treat it like other Unicode diacritics—include it in your content as a single character and use Unicode-safe fonts to reduce display issues.
Common uses
- •Copy/paste exact Arabic script notation in notes, drafts, or typesetting
- •Adding a specific Arabic mark in document editors that support Unicode
- •Web content where the exact character must be preserved (headings, captions, annotations)
- •UI text for Arabic language tools that display specialized diacritics
- •Design work (posters, typography mockups) that requires the exact Unicode character
Examples
ࣲ Arabic Open Kasratan Symbol
- ࣲHere is the mark: ࣲ
- ࣲArabic text with the symbol ࣲ included.
- ࣲNotation example: ࣲ for Arabic formatting.
- ࣲPlease copy exactly: ࣲ
- ࣲTest rendering of ࣲ in your font.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+08F2 | |
| HTML Entity | ࣲ | |
| HTML Code | ࣲ | |
| CSS | \08F2 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 2290 | |
| Decimal | 2290 |
How to type Arabic Open Kasratan Letter (ࣲ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 2290 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 08F2 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 08F2. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 08f2, 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 Kasratan letter mean?
ࣲ (Arabic Open Kasratan) is a Unicode Arabic character with code point U+08F2. It is primarily used as a script mark within Arabic writing systems, where diacritic-like or notation characters appear alongside letters. Because it’s a specific, encoded symbol, the main value is fidelity: copying the exact character ensures consistent rendering across platforms that support the glyph. When composing documents or designing text, treat it like other Unicode diacritics—include it in your content as a single character and use Unicode-safe fonts to reduce display issues.
What is the Unicode code point for ࣲ?
ࣲ is U+08F2.
How can I copy ࣲ into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ࣲ or use the numeric hex form: ࣲ.
How do I include ࣲ in JavaScript?
Use the Unicode escape: \\u{08F2}.
Will ࣲ display correctly on all devices?
It depends on font support. If the font lacks the glyph, it may not render as expected, even though the character is correctly encoded.