Gurmukhi Sign Nukta Letter
The Gurmukhi Sign Nukta (U+0A3C) is a diacritic used in Punjabi Gurmukhi writing.
U+0A3C
The Gurmukhi Sign Nukta (਼) is a small diacritic mark used with Gurmukhi letters. It helps represent specific sound values in Punjabi text. This page provides copy/paste options and the correct Unicode details.
Gurmukhi Sign Nukta Letter Meaning
The Gurmukhi Sign Nukta (Unicode U+0A3C) is a diacritic in the Gurmukhi (Punjabi) script. In writing, it is applied to a base Gurmukhi letter to modify its pronunciation and distinguish it from similar forms. Because it is a combining-style mark, it is typically placed after the relevant consonant in text data so that the rendering system attaches it correctly. When encoding or copying Punjabi text, using the exact character U+0A3C helps ensure consistent display across fonts, browsers, and messaging tools.
Common uses
- •Writing correct Punjabi/Gurmukhi spellings that require a nukta diacritic on the base letter
- •Correcting OCR or copied text where a missing nukta changes the intended pronunciation
- •Typing Punjabi text in apps or websites that rely on Unicode Gurmukhi characters
- •Preparing subtitles, captions, or transcripts that must match standardized orthography
- •Creating fonts, text rendering tests, or localization QA checks for Gurmukhi diacritics
Examples
਼ Gurmukhi Sign Nukta (U+0A3C)
- ਼ਕ਼ਿਸਮਤ
- ਼ਨ਼ਾਮ
- ਼ਗ਼ਲਤ
- ਼ਹ਼ੱਕ
- ਼ਜ਼ਰੂਰੀ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0A3C | |
| HTML Entity | ਼ | |
| HTML Code | ਼ | |
| CSS | \0A3C | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 2620 | |
| Decimal | 2620 |
How to type Gurmukhi Sign Nukta Letter (਼)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 2620 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0A3C then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0A3C. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0a3c, 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 Nukta letter mean?
The Gurmukhi Sign Nukta (Unicode U+0A3C) is a diacritic in the Gurmukhi (Punjabi) script. In writing, it is applied to a base Gurmukhi letter to modify its pronunciation and distinguish it from similar forms. Because it is a combining-style mark, it is typically placed after the relevant consonant in text data so that the rendering system attaches it correctly. When encoding or copying Punjabi text, using the exact character U+0A3C helps ensure consistent display across fonts, browsers, and messaging tools.
What Unicode character is the Gurmukhi Sign Nukta?
It is U+0A3C, named “GURMUKHI SIGN NUKTA”.
How do I copy the symbol?
Copy the character shown on this page: “਼”.
What is the HTML entity for U+0A3C?
The HTML entity is “਼”.
How do I use it in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: “\\0A3C”. JavaScript escape: “\\u{0A3C}”.