Telugu Sign Avagraha Letter
ఽ is the Telugu sign avagraha character used in Telugu text to represent a specific orthographic mark.
U+0C3D
“ఽ” is known in Unicode as the Telugu Sign Avagraha. It’s a single character from the Telugu block, with code point U+0C3D. Use this page to copy the symbol and find common ways to insert it in text or design tools.
Telugu Sign Avagraha Letter Meaning
The character “ఽ” is Unicode’s Telugu Sign Avagraha (U+0C3D). In Telugu orthography, it functions as an avagraha-like sign—an additional mark used in writing to affect how a sound or word boundary is represented. Because it is a dedicated letter-like punctuation/sign, it may appear in formal or edited Telugu text where exact spelling and phonetic cues matter. If you’re typing, publishing, or designing Telugu content, you’ll typically encounter this sign when reproducing authoritative text, citations, or correctly marked printed material.
Common uses
- •Copying exact Telugu text from books, documents, or captions that include the avagraha sign
- •Adding correct punctuation/signing when typesetting Telugu in design and publishing tools
- •Using the correct Unicode character for digital signage or posters containing marked Telugu text
- •Maintaining fidelity in subtitles, transcripts, or educational materials where exact characters matter
- •Writing or editing Telugu content in CMS/editor environments that support Unicode properly
Examples
ఽ Telugu Sign Avagraha (U+0C3D)
- ఽతెలుగు ఽ లిపిలో ఉన్న గుర్తు
- ఽఈ పాఠంలో ఽ గుర్తు కనిపిస్తుంది
- ఽప్రామాణిక టెక్స్ట్లో ఽ చేర్చండి
- ఽఉదాహరణ వాక్యంలో ఽ ఉంది
- ఽడిజైన్లో ఽ అక్షరాన్ని సరిగా ఉంచండి
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0C3D | |
| HTML Entity | ఽ | |
| HTML Code | ఽ | |
| CSS | \0C3D | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 3133 | |
| Decimal | 3133 |
How to type Telugu Sign Avagraha Letter (ఽ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 3133 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0C3D then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0C3D. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0c3d, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ఽ 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 Avagraha letter mean?
The character “ఽ” is Unicode’s Telugu Sign Avagraha (U+0C3D). In Telugu orthography, it functions as an avagraha-like sign—an additional mark used in writing to affect how a sound or word boundary is represented. Because it is a dedicated letter-like punctuation/sign, it may appear in formal or edited Telugu text where exact spelling and phonetic cues matter. If you’re typing, publishing, or designing Telugu content, you’ll typically encounter this sign when reproducing authoritative text, citations, or correctly marked printed material.
What Unicode character is “ఽ”?
It is the Telugu Sign Avagraha, with Unicode code point U+0C3D.
How can I copy and paste this Telugu sign?
Copy the character “ఽ” from this page and paste it into your editor, document, or design software that supports Unicode.
What are the common ways to type or encode it in code?
You can reference it as HTML entity ఽ or use CSS/JS escapes like \\0C3D or \\u{0C3D}.
Will it display correctly in all apps and fonts?
Not every font supports every Telugu character. If you see a blank box, switch to a Unicode-capable font that includes Telugu glyphs.