Gurmukhi Abbreviation Sign Letter
੶ (U+0A76) is the Gurmukhi Abbreviation Sign used to indicate abbreviated text in Punjabi.
U+0A76
The symbol ੶ is known in Unicode as the Gurmukhi Abbreviation Sign. It can be useful when working with Punjabi text that uses abbreviation conventions. Below you’ll find its meaning, practical uses, and copy-friendly options.
Gurmukhi Abbreviation Sign Letter Meaning
The Gurmukhi Abbreviation Sign (੶) is a punctuation-like character used in Gurmukhi (Punjabi) writing to mark that adjacent text is abbreviated. In practice, it helps readers understand that the following word, phrase, or label is shortened rather than written in full. When you’re typesetting or digitizing Punjabi documents, this sign may appear in text that follows local abbreviation habits or in standardized forms where shortened names are common. It’s typically placed in relation to the text it abbreviates, so accurate positioning is important for readability.
Common uses
- •Digitizing Punjabi content that uses standardized abbreviations
- •Formatting titles, names, or labels where abbreviations are customary
- •Adding the abbreviation marker in typography or desktop publishing
- •Preparing text for publishing workflows that require correct Unicode characters
- •Annotating or indexing shortened terms in text processing
Examples
੶ Gurmukhi Abbreviation Sign
- ੶ਸਰਕਾਰ੶ (abbreviated form)
- ੶ਡਾ੶ (abbreviated title)
- ੶ਮਹਿਕਮ੶ (shortened department name)
- ੶ਪੋਸਟ੶ (abbreviated label)
- ੶ਸੂਚੀ੶ (abbreviated entry)
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0A76 | |
| HTML Entity | ੶ | |
| HTML Code | ੶ | |
| CSS | \0A76 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 2678 | |
| Decimal | 2678 |
How to type Gurmukhi Abbreviation Sign Letter (੶)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 2678 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0A76 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0A76. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0a76, 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 is the Unicode code point for ੶?
The character ੶ has Unicode code point U+0A76.
How do I copy ੶ reliably in software?
You can copy the character directly, or paste the Unicode forms: ੶ or use U+0A76 / \\u{0A76} depending on your environment.
What does the Gurmukhi Abbreviation Sign indicate?
It marks that nearby Gurmukhi text is abbreviated rather than written in full.
Where might I encounter this symbol in real text?
You may see it in Punjabi documents, names, labels, and other content that follows abbreviation conventions.