Gurmukhi Sign Bindi Letter
The Gurmukhi Sign Bindi (ਂ) is a Unicode character used in Gurmukhi (Punjabi) text.
U+0A02
ਂ is known as the Gurmukhi Sign Bindi and has the Unicode code point U+0A02. It is part of the Gurmukhi (Punjabi) script used to write Punjabi.
Gurmukhi Sign Bindi Letter Meaning
The character ਂ is named GURMUKHI SIGN BINDI (U+0A02). In Unicode, it is categorized under Gurmukhi (Punjabi). As a sign, it functions as a diacritic/mark that is used alongside Gurmukhi letters to represent pronunciation and word-forms in Punjabi writing. If you are working with Punjabi text in digital form, you may encounter this sign in encoded strings, fonts, or copy-pasted content. If your text tools mis-handle it, verify that your font supports the Gurmukhi block and that your system correctly uses Unicode.
Common uses
- •Copying and pasting Gurmukhi (Punjabi) text that includes diacritics
- •Rendering Punjabi usernames, names, or words in web forms
- •Preparing multilingual documents where Punjabi characters must stay consistent
- •Typography work: ensuring the diacritic sign appears with the correct letter shapes
- •Developer tasks: using correct Unicode escapes (HTML/CSS/JavaScript) in code
Examples
ਂ — Gurmukhi Sign Bindi (U+0A02)
- ਂਗੇਂਦੀਂ
- ਂਕੁੱਂਜ
- ਂਤੂੰਹਾਂ
- ਂਬੰਨੇ
- ਂਪੰਜੀਂ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0A02 | |
| HTML Entity | ਂ | |
| HTML Code | ਂ | |
| CSS | \0A02 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 2562 | |
| Decimal | 2562 |
How to type Gurmukhi Sign Bindi Letter (ਂ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 2562 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0A02 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0A02. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0a02, 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 Gurmukhi Sign Bindi letter mean?
The character ਂ is named GURMUKHI SIGN BINDI (U+0A02). In Unicode, it is categorized under Gurmukhi (Punjabi). As a sign, it functions as a diacritic/mark that is used alongside Gurmukhi letters to represent pronunciation and word-forms in Punjabi writing. If you are working with Punjabi text in digital form, you may encounter this sign in encoded strings, fonts, or copy-pasted content. If your text tools mis-handle it, verify that your font supports the Gurmukhi block and that your system correctly uses Unicode.
What is the Unicode character for ਂ?
The character ਂ is Gurmukhi Sign Bindi with Unicode code point U+0A02.
How do I write it in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ਂ.
How do I use it in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \0A02. JavaScript escape: \u{0A02}.
Why does ਂ sometimes not show correctly?
If it appears missing or wrong, your font or rendering stack may not fully support Gurmukhi. Try a Unicode-capable font that supports the Gurmukhi block.