Telugu Sign Anusvara Letter
Telugu Sign Anusvara (ం) is a character used in Telugu writing to represent a nasal sound.
U+0C02
The symbol “ం” is known as the Telugu Sign Anusvara. It’s used in Telugu text as a diacritic sign affecting pronunciation. Use the code points and copy options below to insert it correctly in your documents and apps.
Telugu Sign Anusvara Letter Meaning
Telugu Sign Anusvara (ం) is a Telugu character (a sign/diacritic) used in written words to indicate a nasal sound, similar to the “ṃ” concept used across some Indian scripts. In practice, it appears attached to syllables within Telugu orthography and helps convey how the word should be pronounced. When typing in a Telugu-capable keyboard or pasting the character into text, it should be treated as a single Unicode character. For developers, it’s important to use the correct Unicode code point so the symbol renders properly across browsers and fonts.
Common uses
- •Writing Telugu words that require the Anusvara nasal sign
- •Proofreading and correcting pronunciation marks in Telugu text
- •Adding accurate diacritics in subtitles, captions, and transcription
- •Using the character in digital typography for Telugu language layouts
- •Generating correct text strings in apps and forms that accept Unicode
Examples
ం (Telugu Sign Anusvara)
- ంఇం మరియు ం వంటివి పలుకుబడిని సూచిస్తాయి.
- ంఈ పదంలో ం చేర్చండి.
- ంతప్పు గుర్తుతో వాక్యం అర్థం మారవచ్చు—సరిచూడండి: ం
- ంటైపింగ్ చేస్తున్నప్పుడు సరైన ం చేర్చినట్టు నిర్ధారించుకోండి.
- ంతెలుగు పాఠ్యంలో ం సరైన స్థానంలో ఉండాలి.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0C02 | |
| HTML Entity | ం | |
| HTML Code | ం | |
| CSS | \0C02 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 3074 | |
| Decimal | 3074 |
How to type Telugu Sign Anusvara Letter (ం)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 3074 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0C02 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0C02. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0c02, 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 Telugu Sign Anusvara letter mean?
Telugu Sign Anusvara (ం) is a Telugu character (a sign/diacritic) used in written words to indicate a nasal sound, similar to the “ṃ” concept used across some Indian scripts. In practice, it appears attached to syllables within Telugu orthography and helps convey how the word should be pronounced. When typing in a Telugu-capable keyboard or pasting the character into text, it should be treated as a single Unicode character. For developers, it’s important to use the correct Unicode code point so the symbol renders properly across browsers and fonts.
What is the Unicode code point for Telugu Sign Anusvara (ం)?
It is U+0C02.
How do I type or insert ం in a document?
You can paste the character directly, or enter it using a Telugu keyboard/input method. You can also use the provided HTML entity: ం.
What are the common ways to encode this character for developers?
Use HTML: ం or CSS escape: \\0C02. In JavaScript, you can use \\u{0C02}.
Does ం stand alone or does it modify letters?
In Telugu orthography, it is used as a sign associated with word structure and typically modifies pronunciation in the context where it appears.