Tamil As Above Sign Letter
The Tamil As Above Sign (௸) is a Tamil script sign with Unicode U+0BF8, used with above-positioned vowel/marker forms.
U+0BF8
௸ is a Tamil sign written using the Unicode character U+0BF8. You can copy it directly from this page or use the provided HTML, CSS, and JavaScript escapes in your code.
Tamil As Above Sign Letter Meaning
௸ is the Tamil character known as the “Tamil As Above Sign.” As suggested by its name, it functions as a sign that is typically used in the context of Tamil orthography where marks interact with above-positioned components of a syllable. In practice, it may appear in properly typeset Tamil text, in educational or linguistic materials, or in transcriptions that preserve exact Unicode characters. When using it in documents or apps, the key is to match the character exactly (U+0BF8) so it renders correctly with fonts that support Tamil script.
Common uses
- •Copying exact Tamil signage/markers for accurate text reproduction
- •Typing or reviewing Tamil text where this specific character must be preserved
- •Using in web content (articles, captions) that require exact Unicode characters
- •Preparing typography samples for Tamil script or language documentation
- •Testing font and rendering support for Tamil Unicode characters
Examples
௸ Tamil As Above Sign
- ௸௸ என்பது தனியாகத் தோன்றும் அடையாளம்.
- ௸unicode உதாரணத்தில்: ௸ (U+0BF8).
- ௸இந்த எழுத்தை சரியாக நகலெடுக்கவும்: ௸
- ௸௸ குறியீட்டுடன் கூடிய உரை வடிவமைப்பு.
- ௸Tamil text validation: contains ௸.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0BF8 | |
| HTML Entity | ௸ | |
| HTML Code | ௸ | |
| CSS | \0BF8 |
FAQ
What does the Tamil As Above Sign letter mean?
௸ is the Tamil character known as the “Tamil As Above Sign.” As suggested by its name, it functions as a sign that is typically used in the context of Tamil orthography where marks interact with above-positioned components of a syllable. In practice, it may appear in properly typeset Tamil text, in educational or linguistic materials, or in transcriptions that preserve exact Unicode characters. When using it in documents or apps, the key is to match the character exactly (U+0BF8) so it renders correctly with fonts that support Tamil script.
What is the Unicode code point for ௸?
The Tamil As Above Sign (௸) has Unicode code point U+0BF8.
How do I use ௸ in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ௸
What are the CSS and JavaScript escapes for ௸?
CSS escape: \\0BF8 and JavaScript escape: \\u{0BF8}.
Why does ௸ sometimes not look correct when I paste it?
Rendering depends on font support for Tamil characters. If your font doesn’t support U+0BF8, it may not display as expected.