Coptic Combining Ni Above Letter
⳯ is the Coptic Combining Ni Above character (U+2CEF) used to combine with other Coptic letters.
U+2CEF
⳯ (U+2CEF) is a Unicode character named Coptic Combining Ni Above. As a combining mark, it is designed to attach to a preceding base character in Coptic text. Use it in documents, fonts, or apps that support this script and combining behavior.
Coptic Combining Ni Above Letter Meaning
⳯ is a Coptic combining mark called “Coptic Combining Ni Above” (Unicode U+2CEF). Combining marks are typically used together with a base letter: the base character is followed by this mark, which the renderer displays above or attached to that letter. In practice, it helps represent specific Coptic letter combinations precisely rather than relying on approximate spacing. Because it is a combining character, its appearance depends on the font and text rendering engine; if the font does not support it well, the mark may not display as intended.
Common uses
- •Composing Coptic text where a Ni-related mark needs to appear above a base letter
- •Producing accurate Unicode strings for Coptic content in editors and publishing workflows
- •Using in web design or typesetting tools that support Coptic combining characters
- •Encoding specialized Coptic characters for digital archives and catalog records
- •Testing font and rendering support for Unicode combining marks in applications
Examples
⳯ Coptic Combining Ni Above
- ⳯Type a Coptic base letter, then add ⳯ to place the mark above.
- ⳯In a Unicode-safe text editor, insert ⳯ to match a documented Coptic spelling.
- ⳯Use ⳯ in a test string to verify combining mark placement in your font.
- ⳯Add ⳯ next to the relevant letter when preparing content for digital publication.
- ⳯Copy ⳯ from this page to ensure the exact character (U+2CEF) is used.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2CEF | |
| HTML Entity | ⳯ | |
| HTML Code | ⳯ | |
| CSS | \2CEF | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11503 | |
| Decimal | 11503 |
How to type Coptic Combining Ni Above Letter (⳯)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11503 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2CEF then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2CEF. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2cef, 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 Coptic Combining Ni Above letter mean?
⳯ is a Coptic combining mark called “Coptic Combining Ni Above” (Unicode U+2CEF). Combining marks are typically used together with a base letter: the base character is followed by this mark, which the renderer displays above or attached to that letter. In practice, it helps represent specific Coptic letter combinations precisely rather than relying on approximate spacing. Because it is a combining character, its appearance depends on the font and text rendering engine; if the font does not support it well, the mark may not display as intended.
How do I use ⳯ correctly in text?
It is a combining character, so it should be placed after the base Coptic letter you want it to attach to.
What is the Unicode code point for ⳯?
⳯ is U+2CEF (COPTIC COMBINING NI ABOVE).
Will ⳯ look the same in every font and app?
Not necessarily. The visual placement of combining marks depends on font support and the text rendering engine.
Can I copy and paste ⳯ from this page?
Yes. Use the “⳯” character directly or copy one of the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.