Lao Cancellation Mark Letter
The Lao Cancellation Mark (໌, U+0ECC) is a Lao-script character used to cancel or negate a preceding mark or effect.
U+0ECC
໌ is the Lao Cancellation Mark used in Lao writing systems. It has the Unicode code point U+0ECC and can be copied into text, design, or code. Use it when you need the specific Lao cancellation behavior in Lao script.
Lao Cancellation Mark Letter Meaning
The Lao Cancellation Mark (໌) is a sign in the Lao script intended to cancel or remove the effect of a preceding diacritic or related notation. In practical terms, it appears in sequences within Lao text where an earlier mark would otherwise apply but must be neutralized. Because it is a dedicated Unicode character (U+0ECC), it’s best inserted as a standalone symbol rather than approximated with similar-looking characters from other scripts. When composing Lao text, pay attention to ordering: the cancellation mark is used relative to the preceding sign it cancels.
Common uses
- •Correcting or canceling an earlier Lao diacritic in typed Lao text
- •Preparing Lao-language documents where precise mark ordering matters
- •Transcribing Lao content from scanned or original sources
- •Localizing UI strings that include Lao diacritics and cancellation behavior
- •Producing accurate Lao typography for web or print layouts
Examples
໌ Lao Cancellation Mark (U+0ECC)
- ໌ກ໌ະ
- ໌ໃ໌ພ
- ໌ຂ໌ອ
- ໌ເ໌ຕ
- ໌ລ໌ປ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0ECC | |
| HTML Entity | ໌ | |
| HTML Code | ໌ | |
| CSS | \0ECC | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 3788 | |
| Decimal | 3788 |
How to type Lao Cancellation Mark Letter (໌)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 3788 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0ECC then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0ECC. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0ecc, 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 Lao Cancellation Mark letter mean?
The Lao Cancellation Mark (໌) is a sign in the Lao script intended to cancel or remove the effect of a preceding diacritic or related notation. In practical terms, it appears in sequences within Lao text where an earlier mark would otherwise apply but must be neutralized. Because it is a dedicated Unicode character (U+0ECC), it’s best inserted as a standalone symbol rather than approximated with similar-looking characters from other scripts. When composing Lao text, pay attention to ordering: the cancellation mark is used relative to the preceding sign it cancels.
What is the Unicode code point for ໌?
The Lao Cancellation Mark is U+0ECC.
How can I copy the symbol ໌?
Copy the character directly (໌) from this page, or use the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes such as ໌ / \\0ECC / \\u{0ECC}.
Does ໌ replace another Lao diacritic?
It’s used to cancel the effect of a preceding mark or related notation, so it works in sequence rather than as a direct substitute for a different diacritic.
Will the symbol display correctly on all systems?
It should display when the font supports the Lao block. If it appears as a box, try a font with Lao script coverage.