Telugu Sign Nukta Letter
఼ is the Telugu Sign Nukta character (U+0C3C) used with Telugu letters to modify pronunciation or form.
U+0C3C
఼ is a Telugu punctuation/combining mark commonly referred to as the Telugu Sign Nukta. It is part of the Telugu Unicode block and can be copied directly or entered using Unicode escapes.
Telugu Sign Nukta Letter Meaning
The Telugu Sign Nukta (఼, U+0C3C; HTML entity ఼) is used in Telugu writing as a sign that modifies an adjacent letter. In practice, it appears with specific consonants or characters to indicate a particular phonetic or orthographic adjustment. Because it functions as a sign applied to nearby text, it may be most useful when you are typesetting Telugu accurately rather than using it as a standalone character. When copying, make sure the character renders correctly in your chosen font and that the surrounding letters are present to achieve the intended form.
Common uses
- •Accurately typesetting Telugu words that require the nukta modification
- •Editing and correcting existing Telugu text where the sign is missing or misplaced
- •Creating properly encoded Telugu content for websites and documents
- •Transliterating or representing Telugu letter variants in digital text workflows
- •Designing multilingual UI text that includes Telugu orthographic marks
Examples
఼ Telugu Sign Nukta (NUKTA)
- ఼఼ క
- ఼ప఼ా
- ఼఼ గ
- ఼఼ ఙ
- ఼తెలుగు ఼
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0C3C | |
| HTML Entity | ఼ | |
| HTML Code | ఼ | |
| CSS | \0C3C | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 3132 | |
| Decimal | 3132 |
How to type Telugu Sign Nukta Letter (఼)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 3132 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0C3C then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0C3C. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0c3c, 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 Nukta letter mean?
The Telugu Sign Nukta (఼, U+0C3C; HTML entity ఼) is used in Telugu writing as a sign that modifies an adjacent letter. In practice, it appears with specific consonants or characters to indicate a particular phonetic or orthographic adjustment. Because it functions as a sign applied to nearby text, it may be most useful when you are typesetting Telugu accurately rather than using it as a standalone character. When copying, make sure the character renders correctly in your chosen font and that the surrounding letters are present to achieve the intended form.
What is the Unicode code point for ఼?
The Telugu Sign Nukta is U+0C3C.
How can I type or paste ఼ in a developer-friendly way?
You can use the HTML entity ఼, CSS escape \\0C3C, or JavaScript escape \\u{0C3C}.
Is ఼ a standalone letter or a sign used with other characters?
It is a sign used to modify an adjacent Telugu character, so it’s typically used together with related Telugu text.
Why might ఼ not look right after copying?
Font support and the surrounding character sequence can affect rendering; try a Unicode-capable Telugu font and ensure the sign is placed with the intended letter.