Extended Arabic-indic Digit Eight Letter
The character “۸” is the Arabic-Indic digit eight used in many Arabic-script contexts.
U+06F8
“۸” is an Arabic-Indic digit representing the number eight. It has a dedicated Unicode code point (U+06F8) and can be copied into text, UI labels, or code. Use it when you need the Arabic-script numeral form rather than the Western “8”.
Extended Arabic-indic Digit Eight Letter Meaning
“۸” (Unicode name: EXTENDED ARABIC-INDIC DIGIT EIGHT) is a numeral character. It corresponds to the value eight, but it is rendered in the Arabic-Indic digit style rather than the Western digit “8”. This is useful for localization, displaying numbers in Arabic-script typography, and matching culturally expected numeral forms in content, interfaces, or documents that use Arabic numerals. The symbol’s meaning is primarily numeric (digit eight); beyond that, it does not inherently carry a symbolic or metaphorical meaning.
Common uses
- •Displaying Arabic-Indic numerals in localized UI text
- •Publishing Arabic-script documents that require Arabic-Indic digit styling
- •Typing numbers in Arabic-script forms or forms that expect that digit set
- •Designing posters, headings, or labels that match Arabic typography conventions
- •Generating multilingual content where digits must match Arabic numeral presentation
Examples
۸ Arabic-Indic Digit Eight (U+06F8)
- ۸الطلب رقم ۸
- ۸السنة ۸۰۲۴
- ۸المبلغ: ۸ دينار
- ۸المرحلة ۸ من الخطة
- ۸نسخة ۸.١
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+06F8 | |
| HTML Entity | ۸ | |
| HTML Code | ۸ | |
| CSS | \06F8 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1784 | |
| Decimal | 1784 |
How to type Extended Arabic-indic Digit Eight Letter (۸)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1784 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 06F8 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 06F8. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 06f8, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ۸ 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 Extended Arabic-indic Digit Eight letter mean?
“۸” (Unicode name: EXTENDED ARABIC-INDIC DIGIT EIGHT) is a numeral character. It corresponds to the value eight, but it is rendered in the Arabic-Indic digit style rather than the Western digit “8”. This is useful for localization, displaying numbers in Arabic-script typography, and matching culturally expected numeral forms in content, interfaces, or documents that use Arabic numerals. The symbol’s meaning is primarily numeric (digit eight); beyond that, it does not inherently carry a symbolic or metaphorical meaning.
How do I copy the symbol “۸” correctly?
Copy the character directly from this page. You can also use the provided escapes (HTML ۸, CSS \06F8, or JavaScript \u{06F8}) if you need to insert it via code.
Is “۸” the same as the Western digit “8”?
They both represent the number eight, but they are different Unicode characters. “۸” is the Arabic-Indic digit eight (U+06F8), while “8” is the Western digit. Fonts and rendering may differ.
What is the Unicode code point for “۸”?
The Unicode code point is U+06F8, with Unicode name EXTENDED ARABIC-INDIC DIGIT EIGHT.
Can I use “۸” in HTML and CSS?
Yes. In HTML you can use the entity ۸. In CSS you can use the escape \06F8. For JavaScript, use \u{06F8}.