Telugu Sign Candrabindu Letter
ఁ is the Telugu Sign Candrabindu character used as a diacritic mark in Telugu writing.
U+0C01
ఁ is Unicode character U+0C01, named “TELUGU SIGN CANDRABINDU.” It’s a Telugu diacritic sign used alongside letters to represent specific pronunciation or writing conventions. Use the copy options below to place it correctly in text, documents, and web pages.
Telugu Sign Candrabindu Letter Meaning
ఁ (TELUGU SIGN CANDRABINDU, U+0C01) is a Telugu diacritic sign, meaning it typically appears in combination with other Telugu characters rather than standing alone. As with many diacritic marks, its purpose is to modify how nearby letters are interpreted in written Telugu—commonly linked to pronunciation conventions. When you insert it digitally, it may render as a small mark positioned relative to the surrounding character. For accurate results, copy the character directly (or use the provided escape sequences) rather than relying on visually similar symbols from other scripts.
Common uses
- •Adding the correct Telugu diacritic to names and words in digital text
- •Correcting or typesetting Telugu in documents (word processors and publishing tools)
- •Writing or proofreading educational content that includes Telugu pronunciation marks
- •Formatting subtitles or captions that must match Telugu spelling exactly
- •Using the character in web content where precise Unicode rendering matters
Examples
ఁ Telugu Sign Candrabindu (U+0C01)
- ఁExample 1: Copy and paste ఁ into your Telugu text.
- ఁExample 2: Telugu diacritic mark: ఁ
- ఁExample 3: Use ఁ with surrounding Telugu characters in captions.
- ఁExample 4: Proofread Telugu spelling that includes ఁ.
- ఁExample 5: Insert ఁ in a document to match Unicode spelling.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0C01 | |
| HTML Entity | ఁ | |
| HTML Code | ఁ | |
| CSS | \0C01 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 3073 | |
| Decimal | 3073 |
How to type Telugu Sign Candrabindu Letter (ఁ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 3073 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0C01 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0C01. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0c01, 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 Candrabindu letter mean?
ఁ (TELUGU SIGN CANDRABINDU, U+0C01) is a Telugu diacritic sign, meaning it typically appears in combination with other Telugu characters rather than standing alone. As with many diacritic marks, its purpose is to modify how nearby letters are interpreted in written Telugu—commonly linked to pronunciation conventions. When you insert it digitally, it may render as a small mark positioned relative to the surrounding character. For accurate results, copy the character directly (or use the provided escape sequences) rather than relying on visually similar symbols from other scripts.
What Unicode character is “ఁ”?
ఁ is the Telugu Sign Candrabindu, Unicode code point U+0C01.
How can I copy “ఁ” correctly?
Copy the character directly from this page, or use the provided HTML entity (ఁ) or escapes like \u0000C01.
Does “ఁ” stand alone or work as a diacritic?
It’s a diacritic sign, so it usually appears with nearby Telugu letters to affect how the writing is represented.
What if it doesn’t display properly on my device?
Rendering depends on font support and correct Unicode handling. Try a Unicode-capable Telugu font, and paste the character rather than using look-alike symbols.