Lao Vowel Sign U Letter
ຸ is the Lao Vowel Sign U, encoded as U+0EB8.
U+0EB8
ຸ (Lao Vowel Sign U) is a Lao writing mark used with consonants to form vowel sounds. This page helps you identify the symbol and copy it reliably in text, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. You can also find quick examples and related Lao vowel signs.
Lao Vowel Sign U Letter Meaning
Lao Vowel Sign U (ຸ) is a diacritic used in the Lao script. Like other vowel signs, it is placed in relation to a base consonant character to indicate a specific vowel. In practice, it appears in Lao words where the “u” vowel quality is needed, so proper placement and correct Unicode encoding matter for correct rendering. When using the character in digital text, rely on the exact Unicode code point U+0EB8 to avoid substitution by similar-looking characters. For web development, use the provided HTML entity, CSS escape, or JavaScript escape to ensure consistent results.
Common uses
- •Typing or composing Lao text in editors and messaging apps
- •Designing Lao-language UI labels where vowel signs must render correctly
- •Content creation for Lao learners that shows accurate spelling and diacritics
- •Web and app development when inserting Lao vowel signs programmatically
- •Document formatting and typography work that requires precise Unicode characters
Examples
ຸ | Lao Vowel Sign U (U+0EB8)
- ຸກຸ
- ຸຂຸ
- ຸຄຸ
- ຸງຸ
- ຸຈຸ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0EB8 | |
| HTML Entity | ຸ | |
| HTML Code | ຸ | |
| CSS | \0EB8 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 3768 | |
| Decimal | 3768 |
How to type Lao Vowel Sign U Letter (ຸ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 3768 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0EB8 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0EB8. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0eb8, 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 Vowel Sign U letter mean?
Lao Vowel Sign U (ຸ) is a diacritic used in the Lao script. Like other vowel signs, it is placed in relation to a base consonant character to indicate a specific vowel. In practice, it appears in Lao words where the “u” vowel quality is needed, so proper placement and correct Unicode encoding matter for correct rendering. When using the character in digital text, rely on the exact Unicode code point U+0EB8 to avoid substitution by similar-looking characters. For web development, use the provided HTML entity, CSS escape, or JavaScript escape to ensure consistent results.
What is the Unicode code point for ຸ?
The character ຸ is U+0EB8 (LAO VOWEL SIGN U).
How can I paste ຸ into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ຸ (which corresponds to U+0EB8).
What are the CSS and JavaScript escapes for this character?
CSS escape: \\0EB8. JavaScript escape: \\u{0EB8}.
Why does ຸ not display correctly on some devices?
Rendering depends on font support and correct Unicode usage. Ensure you’re using the exact character (U+0EB8) and that your chosen font supports Lao script vowel signs.