Ethiopic Wordspace Letter
The Ethiopic Wordspace (፡) is a spacing character used in Ethiopic script text.
U+1361
፡ (Ethiopic Wordspace) is a Unicode character designed specifically for Ethiopic writing systems. It helps represent word separation in text where this spacing mark is expected. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode code point in software.
Ethiopic Wordspace Letter Meaning
The Ethiopic Wordspace character, “፡” (Unicode U+1361), provides a dedicated spacing mark for Ethiopic script typography. Unlike typical space characters, this sign is meant to appear where word separation is represented in Ethiopic text conventions. In practice, it can be used when formatting or reproducing Ethiopic strings that require this specific character rather than a regular ASCII space. It is also useful for developers working with Unicode text processing, especially when converting or normalizing Ethiopic content to match expected rendering and text layout rules.
Common uses
- •Typing or pasting Ethiopic text that expects the dedicated wordspace character
- •Correcting spacing in digital Ethiopic documents or templates
- •Rendering Ethiopic strings in software where standard spaces don’t match expected typography
- •Checking and normalizing Unicode text for Ethiopic spacing consistency
- •Preparing text for UI elements that must preserve exact Ethiopic punctuation/spacing
Examples
፡ Ethiopic Wordspace Symbol
- ፡እባኺ ፡ ይህ ጽሑፍ ያንብቡ
- ፡መግለጫ፡ ፡ ዝርዝር መረጃ
- ፡ለማንበብ ፡ አንድ ቃል ተከታታይ
- ፡ትርጉም ፡ የተዘረጋ ሐረግ
- ፡ይህ መልእክት ፡ በትክክል ተከፍሎ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1361 | |
| HTML Entity | ፡ | |
| HTML Code | ፡ | |
| CSS | \1361 |
FAQ
What does the Ethiopic Wordspace letter mean?
The Ethiopic Wordspace character, “፡” (Unicode U+1361), provides a dedicated spacing mark for Ethiopic script typography. Unlike typical space characters, this sign is meant to appear where word separation is represented in Ethiopic text conventions. In practice, it can be used when formatting or reproducing Ethiopic strings that require this specific character rather than a regular ASCII space. It is also useful for developers working with Unicode text processing, especially when converting or normalizing Ethiopic content to match expected rendering and text layout rules.
What is the Unicode code point for ፡ (Ethiopic Wordspace)?
It is U+1361. The HTML entity is ፡ and the CSS escape is \\1361.
Should I use ፡ instead of a normal space in Ethiopic text?
Use ፡ when the text or formatting specifically requires the Ethiopic Wordspace character. For general spacing, a standard space may be appropriate, but it won’t be the same character.
How can I copy ፡ reliably into code or documents?
You can copy the character directly (፡) or paste one of the provided forms such as \\u{1361}, \\1361, or ፡ depending on your tool.
Does ፡ have an HTML entity?
Yes. The HTML entity for ፡ is ፡.