Devanagari Sign High Spacing Dot Letter
ॱ is the Devanagari Sign High Spacing Dot (U+0971), used as a high dot mark in Devanagari text.
U+0971
The symbol ॱ is known in Unicode as the Devanagari Sign High Spacing Dot (U+0971). It’s used in Devanagari-related writing contexts where a high, spacing dot mark is needed. Use the copy options below for quick, accurate insertion.
Devanagari Sign High Spacing Dot Letter Meaning
ॱ (U+0971) is a Unicode Devanagari character identified as the “Devanagari Sign High Spacing Dot.” As the name suggests, it’s a dot placed at a high position and designed to have spacing (i.e., it does not behave like a typical punctuation dot). In practice, you may encounter it as a specialized mark within Devanagari text rendering, formatting, or legacy content. If you’re working with Hindi/Devanagari documents, typography, or Unicode text normalization, using the exact character codepoint U+0971 helps ensure consistent display across systems and editors.
Common uses
- •Copy/paste a Devanagari high dot mark into Hindi or Devanagari text for precise character matching
- •Labeling and annotating Devanagari content where a distinct high dot symbol is required
- •Preparing Unicode-aware documents (e.g., templates, forms, or spreadsheets) that must preserve exact characters
- •Typography and font testing to verify rendering of the Devanagari sign at high position
- •Software localization and content migration to avoid replacing the character with similar-looking dots
Examples
ॱ Devanagari Sign High Spacing Dot
- ॱयहाँ ॱ एक उच्च बिंदु चिन्ह है।
- ॱटिप्पणी: ॱ को वैसे ही रखें जैसे स्रोत में है।
- ॱदस्तावेज़ में ॱ (U+0971) खोजें और मिलान करें।
- ॱफ़ॉन्ट प्रीव्यू में ॱ का आकार देखें।
- ॱकॉपी करते समय ॱ बदलता नहीं—सही कोडpoint का उपयोग करें।
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0971 | |
| HTML Entity | ॱ | |
| HTML Code | ॱ | |
| CSS | \0971 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 2417 | |
| Decimal | 2417 |
How to type Devanagari Sign High Spacing Dot Letter (ॱ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 2417 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0971 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0971. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0971, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ॱ 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 Sign High Spacing Dot letter mean?
ॱ (U+0971) is a Unicode Devanagari character identified as the “Devanagari Sign High Spacing Dot.” As the name suggests, it’s a dot placed at a high position and designed to have spacing (i.e., it does not behave like a typical punctuation dot). In practice, you may encounter it as a specialized mark within Devanagari text rendering, formatting, or legacy content. If you’re working with Hindi/Devanagari documents, typography, or Unicode text normalization, using the exact character codepoint U+0971 helps ensure consistent display across systems and editors.
What is the Unicode code point for ॱ?
The Unicode code point for ॱ (Devanagari Sign High Spacing Dot) is U+0971.
How can I copy the symbol ॱ reliably?
Copy the character directly as shown (ॱ). For programming or HTML, you can also use the provided escapes: HTML entity ॱ, CSS \\\\0971, or JavaScript \\\\u{0971}.
Is ॱ the same as a normal period or comma?
No. ॱ is a specific Devanagari character (a high spacing dot sign). A normal period (.) is a different Unicode character with different rendering behavior.
What should I use if I need the exact character in code?
Use the exact code point U+0971. In HTML use ॱ, in CSS use \\\\0971, and in JavaScript use \\\\u{0971} to avoid ambiguity.