Telugu Vowel Sign E Letter
Telugu vowel sign e (ె, U+0C46) is used to form the vowel sound “e” in Telugu writing.
U+0C46
“ె” is the Telugu Vowel Sign E. It’s a combining vowel sign used with consonant letters to create syllables that carry the “e” vowel sound. You can copy it directly or use the provided escape sequences in code.
Telugu Vowel Sign E Letter Meaning
The character “ె” (Unicode U+0C46, named TELUGU VOWEL SIGN E) is a vowel sign in the Telugu script. It does not stand alone as a basic vowel letter; instead, it combines with a Telugu consonant to indicate that the syllable should include the vowel sound “e”. In practice, you’ll see it positioned relative to the consonant when rendering Telugu text. For digital use, it’s commonly referenced via its Unicode code point U+0C46, HTML entity (ె), CSS escape (\\0C46), or JavaScript escape (\\u{0C46}). Ensure your font and text rendering support Telugu to display it correctly.
Common uses
- •Building Telugu syllables by combining the sign with consonant characters
- •Typing or inserting the “e” vowel sign in Telugu text for names, labels, and UI strings
- •Preparing content for websites by pasting the exact Unicode character U+0C46
- •Using the HTML entity ె in markup when direct character entry is inconvenient
- •Rendering Telugu text in apps by using Unicode-aware input and the JS/CSS escapes
Examples
ె | Telugu Vowel Sign E (U+0C46)
- ెకె
- ెమే
- ెమేలు
- ెనేను
- ెరెండు
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0C46 | |
| HTML Entity | ె | |
| HTML Code | ె | |
| CSS | \0C46 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 3142 | |
| Decimal | 3142 |
How to type Telugu Vowel Sign E Letter (ె)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 3142 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0C46 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0C46. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0c46, 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 Vowel Sign E letter mean?
The character “ె” (Unicode U+0C46, named TELUGU VOWEL SIGN E) is a vowel sign in the Telugu script. It does not stand alone as a basic vowel letter; instead, it combines with a Telugu consonant to indicate that the syllable should include the vowel sound “e”. In practice, you’ll see it positioned relative to the consonant when rendering Telugu text. For digital use, it’s commonly referenced via its Unicode code point U+0C46, HTML entity (ె), CSS escape (\\0C46), or JavaScript escape (\\u{0C46}). Ensure your font and text rendering support Telugu to display it correctly.
Is “ె” a standalone vowel letter in Telugu?
“ె” is a vowel sign (combining mark) used with Telugu consonants to create syllables with the “e” sound.
What is the Unicode code point for this symbol?
The Unicode code point is U+0C46 (Unicode name: TELUGU VOWEL SIGN E).
How can I write it in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity ె.
What escapes can I use in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\0C46. JavaScript escape: \\u{0C46}.