Lao Vowel Sign A Letter
ະ is the Lao vowel sign A, encoded as U+0EB0.
U+0EB0
ະ (Lao Vowel Sign A) is a Unicode character used as part of Lao orthography. You’ll typically encounter it alongside Lao consonants to form vowel sounds in written words. This page helps you copy the character and use it correctly in text and code.
Lao Vowel Sign A Letter Meaning
ະ is the Unicode character named "LAO VOWEL SIGN A" with code point U+0EB0. As a Lao vowel sign, it is used in combination with Lao consonant letters to indicate the vowel sound associated with the letter A. In practice, you usually insert this character after (or around, depending on the font rendering rules) a relevant Lao consonant so the syllable displays correctly. It is commonly used in normal Lao writing, digital documents, and UI text where Lao language support is required. When copying for web or software, use its Unicode value (U+0EB0) to avoid encoding issues.
Common uses
- •Typing or copying Lao words that contain the vowel sign A
- •Designing Lao-language UI text and menus
- •Adding Lao characters to subtitles, captions, and social media posts
- •Creating Lao language content in documents and word processors
- •Implementing Lao text rendering in apps, web pages, and fonts
Examples
ະ (Lao Vowel Sign A) — Unicode Symbol
- ະກະ
- ະຄະ
- ະງະ
- ະຈະ
- ະຕະ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0EB0 | |
| HTML Entity | ະ | |
| HTML Code | ະ | |
| CSS | \0EB0 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 3760 | |
| Decimal | 3760 |
How to type Lao Vowel Sign A Letter (ະ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 3760 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0EB0 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0EB0. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0eb0, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ະ 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 Vowel Sign A letter mean?
ະ is the Unicode character named "LAO VOWEL SIGN A" with code point U+0EB0. As a Lao vowel sign, it is used in combination with Lao consonant letters to indicate the vowel sound associated with the letter A. In practice, you usually insert this character after (or around, depending on the font rendering rules) a relevant Lao consonant so the syllable displays correctly. It is commonly used in normal Lao writing, digital documents, and UI text where Lao language support is required. When copying for web or software, use its Unicode value (U+0EB0) to avoid encoding issues.
What is the Unicode code point for ະ?
ະ is U+0EB0 (LAO VOWEL SIGN A).
How can I copy ະ safely into a web page?
Use the character directly or insert the Unicode value U+0EB0. HTML can also use the entity ະ.
Do I need to combine ະ with a Lao consonant?
Yes. As a Lao vowel sign, ະ is typically used with Lao consonant letters to form a syllable correctly.
Why might ະ display incorrectly on my device?
Incorrect display is usually due to missing font support. Try a Unicode-capable font that supports Lao script.