Lao Vowel Sign E Letter
ເ is the Lao vowel sign E (U+0EC0), used with Lao consonants to form syllable vowels.
U+0EC0
The symbol ເ is known as the Lao Vowel Sign E. In Lao writing, it combines with consonants to represent a specific vowel sound within a syllable. Use this page to copy the character and find its code points for fonts and apps.
Lao Vowel Sign E Letter Meaning
ົເ (ເ) is the Lao Vowel Sign E, encoded as U+0EC0. It is a combining vowel sign in Lao script, meaning it is typically placed with a consonant character to complete the syllable’s vowel. When designing or typing Lao text, you usually won’t use this symbol alone; instead, it’s paired with the appropriate consonant according to Lao orthography. In practical terms, it helps render the vowel quality associated with “E” in Lao syllables. If your text appears misaligned, check font support and ensure you’re using the correct Unicode code point (U+0EC0).
Common uses
- •Typing or proofreading Lao words that require the E vowel sign
- •UI and forms localization for Lao-language text
- •Designing Lao typography samples and character pickers
- •Building captions/subtitles where Lao vowel signs must render correctly
- •Generating Unicode-accurate text for web and mobile content
Examples
ເ Lao Vowel Sign E
- ເເກ
- ເເຂ
- ເເຄ
- ເເງ
- ເເຈ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0EC0 | |
| HTML Entity | ເ | |
| HTML Code | ເ | |
| CSS | \0EC0 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 3776 | |
| Decimal | 3776 |
How to type Lao Vowel Sign E Letter (ເ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 3776 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0EC0 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0EC0. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0ec0, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ເ 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 E letter mean?
ົເ (ເ) is the Lao Vowel Sign E, encoded as U+0EC0. It is a combining vowel sign in Lao script, meaning it is typically placed with a consonant character to complete the syllable’s vowel. When designing or typing Lao text, you usually won’t use this symbol alone; instead, it’s paired with the appropriate consonant according to Lao orthography. In practical terms, it helps render the vowel quality associated with “E” in Lao syllables. If your text appears misaligned, check font support and ensure you’re using the correct Unicode code point (U+0EC0).
What is the Unicode code point for ເ?
The Lao Vowel Sign E is U+0EC0.
How do I copy the character ເ?
You can copy the symbol directly from this page, or use the HTML entity ເ / ເ.
Can I use ເ by itself?
It’s primarily used as a vowel sign with Lao consonants, so it’s usually meaningful when combined in a syllable.
Why doesn’t the vowel sign look right in my text?
This is often due to font support or rendering. Try a Unicode-capable Lao font and confirm the character is exactly U+0EC0.