Myanmar Sign Shan Tone-2 Letter
ႇ (U+1087) is the Myanmar Sign Shan Tone-2 character used in Shan text.
U+1087
ႇ is a Unicode character from the Myanmar block: “MYANMAR SIGN SHAN TONE-2” (U+1087). Use it when writing or typesetting Shan tone marks. This page provides copy/paste forms and developer-ready escape codes.
Myanmar Sign Shan Tone-2 Letter Meaning
ႇ is the Myanmar Sign Shan Tone-2 (U+1087). As part of the Myanmar/Shan writing system, it acts as a tone sign associated with how a syllable is pronounced. In practice, this character is used in Shan-language text where the tone needs to be specified. When editing text, it’s important to preserve the exact character (not a similar-looking mark) so the tone information remains correct. If your fonts don’t support it, you may see missing-glyph boxes; switching to a Unicode-capable Myanmar/Shan font typically fixes that.
Common uses
- •Typing Shan-language text that requires the Tone-2 mark
- •Adding the correct tone sign in digital documents and captions
- •Using the character in language study notes or glossing
- •Including the symbol in UI labels or content for Shan locales
- •Preparing multilingual text where precise Unicode characters matter
Examples
ႇ Myanmar Sign Shan Tone-2
- ႇစာႇ
- ႇၵႇ
- ႇမႇ ႁႂ
- ႇတိႇၵ
- ႇလ်ႇမိ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1087 | |
| HTML Entity | ႇ | |
| HTML Code | ႇ | |
| CSS | \1087 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4231 | |
| Decimal | 4231 |
How to type Myanmar Sign Shan Tone-2 Letter (ႇ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4231 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1087 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1087. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1087, 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 Myanmar Sign Shan Tone-2 letter mean?
ႇ is the Myanmar Sign Shan Tone-2 (U+1087). As part of the Myanmar/Shan writing system, it acts as a tone sign associated with how a syllable is pronounced. In practice, this character is used in Shan-language text where the tone needs to be specified. When editing text, it’s important to preserve the exact character (not a similar-looking mark) so the tone information remains correct. If your fonts don’t support it, you may see missing-glyph boxes; switching to a Unicode-capable Myanmar/Shan font typically fixes that.
What is the Unicode code point for ႇ?
The Unicode code point for ႇ is U+1087.
How do I write ႇ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ႇ
What escape formats are available for ႇ in code?
CSS escape: \\1087. JavaScript (Unicode code point escape): \\u{1087}.
Why does ႇ show up as a missing box?
Your font may not support this Myanmar/Shan character. Try a Unicode-capable Myanmar font.