Arabic Small High Waw Letter
ࣳ is the Arabic Small High Waw character, Unicode U+08F3, used in specific Arabic text/rendering contexts.
U+08F3
ࣳ (Arabic Small High Waw) is a Unicode character encoded at U+08F3. It’s mainly relevant when you’re reproducing or correcting Arabic script text that relies on these diacritic-like marks. Use the copy options below to paste it reliably.
Arabic Small High Waw Letter Meaning
ARABIC SMALL HIGH WAW (ࣳ) is an Arabic-script Unicode character whose role is to appear as a small, high-position “waw” mark. In practice, it’s used when a particular Arabic orthography, transcription, or text rendering requires this exact character rather than a standard “و” (waw) letter. Because it is a specific code point, the most reliable way to use it is to copy it directly or use the provided escapes (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) in code. If you’re styling Arabic text, verify that your font and shaping engine support U+08F3 so the mark displays as intended.
Common uses
- •Copy/paste for accurate transcription of Arabic text that includes this specific mark
- •Correcting or normalizing text in Arabic OCR/typing workflows
- •Using the exact character in digital typography or editorial markup
- •Developing UI text fixtures or test cases for Arabic rendering support
- •Embedding the character with the correct Unicode/escape sequence in code
Examples
ࣳ Arabic Small High Waw
- ࣳPaste: ࣳ
- ࣳUnicode reference: U+08F3 for ࣳ
- ࣳHTML entity: ࣳ (ࣳ)
- ࣳCSS example: content: "\08F3";
- ࣳJavaScript example: \u{08F3} -> ࣳ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+08F3 | |
| HTML Entity | ࣳ | |
| HTML Code | ࣳ | |
| CSS | \08F3 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 2291 | |
| Decimal | 2291 |
How to type Arabic Small High Waw Letter (ࣳ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 2291 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 08F3 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 08F3. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 08f3, 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 Small High Waw letter mean?
ARABIC SMALL HIGH WAW (ࣳ) is an Arabic-script Unicode character whose role is to appear as a small, high-position “waw” mark. In practice, it’s used when a particular Arabic orthography, transcription, or text rendering requires this exact character rather than a standard “و” (waw) letter. Because it is a specific code point, the most reliable way to use it is to copy it directly or use the provided escapes (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) in code. If you’re styling Arabic text, verify that your font and shaping engine support U+08F3 so the mark displays as intended.
What is the Unicode code point for ࣳ?
ࣳ is U+08F3 (ARABIC SMALL HIGH WAW).
How can I copy ࣳ reliably?
Use the character itself (ࣳ) or paste the HTML entity (ࣳ). For code, you can use the provided escapes like \08F3 or \u{08F3}.
Will it display correctly in every font?
Not always. Display depends on font and text shaping support for U+08F3. If it looks wrong, try a different Arabic-capable font.
Is ࣳ the same as the Arabic letter waw (و)?
No. ࣳ is a specific Arabic mark character (ARABIC SMALL HIGH WAW), encoded separately from the letter waw (و).