Hebrew Point Dagesh Or Mapiq Letter
ּ is the Hebrew point dagesh or mapiq used in Hebrew text to mark a specific vocal or consonant-related feature.
U+05BC
The character ּ is named HEBREW POINT DAGESH OR MAPIQ (U+05BC). It is a Hebrew diacritic that appears as a small point below a letter. Use it for accurate Hebrew typography and text reproduction when that marking is required.
Hebrew Point Dagesh Or Mapiq Letter Meaning
Hebrew Point Dagesh or Mapiq (ּ, U+05BC) is a diacritic mark used with Hebrew letters. In practice, it signals that the letter it belongs to should be interpreted with a particular phonetic or functional behavior. Because its role can vary by context and letter type, it’s commonly treated as “dagesh/mapiq” in digital Hebrew workflows. When you need the exact character for typography, transcription, or data consistency, copy the symbol directly or use its standard codepoint (U+05BC) so it renders correctly across fonts and systems.
Common uses
- •Typing or proofreading Hebrew text that includes the dagesh/mapiq point below a letter
- •Creating accurate Hebrew labels, signs, and UI text in multilingual applications
- •Digital typography work where precise diacritic placement affects readability
- •Writing or formatting Hebrew content in editors that require exact Unicode characters
- •Preparing text for study materials, transcriptions, or linguistic notes
Examples
ּ Hebrew Point Dagesh or Mapiq (U+05BC)
- ּוּ
- ּמּ
- ּסּ
- ּבּ
- ּתּ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+05BC | |
| HTML Entity | ּ | |
| HTML Code | ּ | |
| CSS | \05BC | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1468 | |
| Decimal | 1468 |
How to type Hebrew Point Dagesh Or Mapiq Letter (ּ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1468 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 05BC then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 05BC. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 05bc, 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 Hebrew Point Dagesh Or Mapiq letter mean?
Hebrew Point Dagesh or Mapiq (ּ, U+05BC) is a diacritic mark used with Hebrew letters. In practice, it signals that the letter it belongs to should be interpreted with a particular phonetic or functional behavior. Because its role can vary by context and letter type, it’s commonly treated as “dagesh/mapiq” in digital Hebrew workflows. When you need the exact character for typography, transcription, or data consistency, copy the symbol directly or use its standard codepoint (U+05BC) so it renders correctly across fonts and systems.
What Unicode character is ּ?
The character ּ is HEBREW POINT DAGESH OR MAPIQ, Unicode codepoint U+05BC.
How can I copy this symbol reliably?
Copy the character from this page (ּ). For code or exact text input, use U+05BC or the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
Where does this mark appear in Hebrew text?
It is a diacritic typically shown as a point positioned below the relevant Hebrew letter.
Is it the same as other Hebrew points like sheva or holam?
No. ּ specifically corresponds to HEBREW POINT DAGESH OR MAPIQ (U+05BC); other Hebrew points have different codepoints and roles.