Lao Sign Pali Virama Letter
຺ (Lao Sign Pali Virama) is a Lao-script sign used in Pali-related writing.
U+0EBA
This page helps you copy the symbol ຺ and use it in your own text, designs, or code. You’ll also find its Unicode details and common rendering uses.
Lao Sign Pali Virama Letter Meaning
The character ຺ is the Lao Sign Pali Virama (Unicode U+0EBA). In Lao script contexts tied to Pali writing, a virama-like sign is used to affect how consonants are represented, often by indicating that a following vowel sound should not be pronounced in the usual way. Depending on the font and the surrounding text, the sign’s placement and visual effect can be subtle, so it’s best to test it with the actual Lao characters you are combining it with. If you’re building forms, searchable text, or UI labels, using the exact Unicode character (rather than a look-alike) will improve consistency across systems.
Common uses
- •Copying and pasting Lao/Pali text that uses ຺ in documents or social posts
- •Entering the character in web forms where Unicode support is available
- •Typography and layout work for Lao-script materials (print or digital)
- •Adding the symbol in developer content using the correct Unicode/HTML escapes
- •Creating accurate transliteration or language study notes in Lao script
Examples
຺ Lao Sign Pali Virama
- ຺຺
- ຺Copy this sign: ຺
- ຺Lao Pali text often includes: ຺
- ຺Unicode character example: ຺ (U+0EBA)
- ຺Diacritic sign to insert: ຺
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0EBA | |
| HTML Entity | ຺ | |
| HTML Code | ຺ | |
| CSS | \0EBA | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 3770 | |
| Decimal | 3770 |
How to type Lao Sign Pali Virama Letter (຺)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 3770 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0EBA then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0EBA. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0eba, 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 Sign Pali Virama letter mean?
The character ຺ is the Lao Sign Pali Virama (Unicode U+0EBA). In Lao script contexts tied to Pali writing, a virama-like sign is used to affect how consonants are represented, often by indicating that a following vowel sound should not be pronounced in the usual way. Depending on the font and the surrounding text, the sign’s placement and visual effect can be subtle, so it’s best to test it with the actual Lao characters you are combining it with. If you’re building forms, searchable text, or UI labels, using the exact Unicode character (rather than a look-alike) will improve consistency across systems.
What is the Unicode code point for ຺?
The Unicode code point for ຺ (Lao Sign Pali Virama) is U+0EBA.
How can I insert ຺ in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ຺
How do I represent ຺ in JavaScript?
You can use \\u{0EBA}.
Why does the symbol look different across websites or apps?
The appearance depends on font support and how the sign combines with surrounding Lao characters. Testing with your target font and text is recommended.