Devanagari Abbreviation Sign Letter
The Devanagari Abbreviation Sign (॰) marks abbreviated forms in Devanagari text.
U+0970
The character “॰” is known as the Devanagari Abbreviation Sign. It helps indicate that a word has been shortened. You can copy it for writing, typesetting, or UI text that includes Devanagari abbreviations.
Devanagari Abbreviation Sign Letter Meaning
The Devanagari Abbreviation Sign (॰) is a punctuation-like mark used with Devanagari writing systems to signal an abbreviation. When attached to or placed with a shortened form, it indicates that the following letters represent a shortened version of a longer word or phrase. In practice, it functions more like a standardized typographic indicator than a letter, so it typically appears directly in the text near the abbreviated term. If you’re handling Devanagari content in documents, web pages, or fonts, using the correct code point (U+0970) ensures the mark renders consistently.
Common uses
- •Indicating abbreviated names or terms in Devanagari text
- •Marking shortened forms in announcements, labels, or signage
- •Preparing properly formatted content for Devanagari documents and print layout
- •Using in web and app text that includes Devanagari abbreviations
- •Keyboard-independent copy/paste of the correct abbreviation punctuation
Examples
॰ Devanagari Abbreviation Sign (U+0970)
- ॰वि॰ के लिए समय बदल गया।
- ॰श्र॰ की घोषणा जारी है।
- ॰सं॰ (संख्या) संक्षेप में लिखा गया।
- ॰टी॰ की नई तिथि नोट करें।
- ॰डॉ॰ शर्मा ने टिप्पणी की।
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0970 | |
| HTML Entity | ॰ | |
| HTML Code | ॰ | |
| CSS | \0970 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 2416 | |
| Decimal | 2416 |
How to type Devanagari Abbreviation Sign Letter (॰)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 2416 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0970 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0970. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0970, 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 Devanagari Abbreviation Sign letter mean?
The Devanagari Abbreviation Sign (॰) is a punctuation-like mark used with Devanagari writing systems to signal an abbreviation. When attached to or placed with a shortened form, it indicates that the following letters represent a shortened version of a longer word or phrase. In practice, it functions more like a standardized typographic indicator than a letter, so it typically appears directly in the text near the abbreviated term. If you’re handling Devanagari content in documents, web pages, or fonts, using the correct code point (U+0970) ensures the mark renders consistently.
What is the Unicode code point for the Devanagari Abbreviation Sign?
It is U+0970.
How do I copy the symbol for use in HTML?
Use the HTML entity provided: ॰.
What is the CSS escape for this character?
The CSS escape is \\0970.
How do I include it in JavaScript strings?
You can use the escape \\u{0970} (or insert the literal character directly).