Myanmar Vowel Sign Shan E Above Letter
ႅ is the Myanmar vowel sign Shan E Above, used in Burmese script to modify the pronunciation of a syllable.
U+1085
ႅ (Myanmar Vowel Sign Shan E Above) is a Unicode character used in Myanmar script. If you’re designing, coding, or writing text that includes Burmese characters, you may need the exact escapes and copy-ready character.
Myanmar Vowel Sign Shan E Above Letter Meaning
ႅ is the Unicode character named “MYANMAR VOWEL SIGN SHAN E ABOVE.” It belongs to the Myanmar writing system and functions as a vowel sign that is positioned above a base consonant in the Shan-related usage within Myanmar script. Like other Myanmar vowel signs, it doesn’t stand alone like a letter; instead, it modifies how a syllable is pronounced by indicating a vowel sound. When copying text, pay attention to font support and ensure your environment correctly handles the character’s Unicode code point (U+1085) so the sign displays in the intended position above the consonant.
Common uses
- •Copy/paste Burmese script content that includes the Shan vowel sign ႅ
- •Typography and UI design where precise Myanmar characters must render correctly
- •Web and app text entry or validation for Unicode characters
- •Linguistic and documentation work involving Myanmar (Shan) orthography
- •Developer workflows needing correct HTML/CSS/JavaScript character escapes
Examples
ႅ Myanmar Vowel Sign Shan E Above
- ႅႅ ႁႂႃစာ (sample text showing the vowel sign)
- ႅသၢႅၢ (example syllable containing ႅ)
- ႅမၢဝ်ႈႅ (example Burmese-script line with ႅ)
- ႅသၣ်ႅ (another example syllable including ႅ)
- ႅတၢမ်ႅ (sample word containing the Shan e above sign)
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1085 | |
| HTML Entity | ႅ | |
| HTML Code | ႅ | |
| CSS | \1085 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4229 | |
| Decimal | 4229 |
How to type Myanmar Vowel Sign Shan E Above Letter (ႅ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4229 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1085 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1085. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1085, 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 Vowel Sign Shan E Above letter mean?
ႅ is the Unicode character named “MYANMAR VOWEL SIGN SHAN E ABOVE.” It belongs to the Myanmar writing system and functions as a vowel sign that is positioned above a base consonant in the Shan-related usage within Myanmar script. Like other Myanmar vowel signs, it doesn’t stand alone like a letter; instead, it modifies how a syllable is pronounced by indicating a vowel sound. When copying text, pay attention to font support and ensure your environment correctly handles the character’s Unicode code point (U+1085) so the sign displays in the intended position above the consonant.
What is the Unicode code point for ႅ?
ႅ has Unicode code point U+1085.
How can I include ႅ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ႅ.
What escapes work in JavaScript?
In JavaScript, you can use \\u{1085}.
Does ႅ stand alone like a letter?
No. It’s a vowel sign (a combining character) used to modify syllables in Myanmar script.