Arabic Small Yeh Letter
ۦ is the Arabic small yeh character used as a compact letter form in certain Arabic typography contexts.
U+06E6
ۦ (Arabic Small Yeh) is a Unicode character with code point U+06E6. It’s useful when you need a smaller yeh form for accurate Arabic text rendering. You can copy it directly or use the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
Arabic Small Yeh Letter Meaning
ۦ (ARABIC SMALL YEH, U+06E6) is a Unicode character representing a small form of the Arabic letter yeh. In practice, this character is used in Arabic text where a compact yeh shape is required, such as in specific stylistic, typographic, or layout cases. Depending on the font and rendering engine, this small form may appear differently from the standard yeh character. For web and software work, it’s mainly about using the correct Unicode code point so your text displays consistently and matches the intended Arabic typography.
Common uses
- •Typing Arabic text that specifically calls for the small yeh form for stylistic accuracy
- •Designing posters or flyers where Arabic letter shapes must match a reference
- •Building UI text in Arabic where designers request this exact code point
- •Creating calligraphic or decorative text that depends on precise glyph selection
- •Referencing or documenting the character in educational or typographic materials
Examples
ۦ Arabic Small Yeh (U+06E6) Copy & Use
- ۦدرسۦ بنص عربي
- ۦنص مزخرف: ۦ
- ۦاختبار الخط: ۦ
- ۦكتابة عربية دقيقة: ۦ
- ۦحرف صغير في الكلمة: ۦ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+06E6 | |
| HTML Entity | ۦ | |
| HTML Code | ۦ | |
| CSS | \06E6 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1766 | |
| Decimal | 1766 |
How to type Arabic Small Yeh Letter (ۦ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1766 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 06E6 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 06E6. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 06e6, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ۦ 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 Yeh letter mean?
ۦ (ARABIC SMALL YEH, U+06E6) is a Unicode character representing a small form of the Arabic letter yeh. In practice, this character is used in Arabic text where a compact yeh shape is required, such as in specific stylistic, typographic, or layout cases. Depending on the font and rendering engine, this small form may appear differently from the standard yeh character. For web and software work, it’s mainly about using the correct Unicode code point so your text displays consistently and matches the intended Arabic typography.
What is the Unicode code point for ۦ?
ۦ is U+06E6 (ARABIC SMALL YEH).
How can I copy ۦ into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ۦ.
How do I use ۦ in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\06E6. JavaScript escape: \\u{06E6}.
Will ۦ look the same in every font?
Not necessarily. The glyph shape depends on the font and rendering support for this Unicode character.