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U+0623 ARABIC LETTER ALEF WITH HAMZA ABOVE
Arabic · Other letter
| Name | ARABIC LETTER ALEF WITH HAMZA ABOVE |
|---|---|
| Code point | U+0623 |
| Decimal | 1571 |
| Block | Arabic |
| Category | Other letter (Lo) |
| UTF-8 | D8 A3 |
| UTF-16 | 0623 |
| UTF-32 | 00000623 |
| HTML | أ أ |
| CSS | \0623 |
| JavaScript | \u0623 |
| Python | \u0623 |
| URL-encoded | %D8%A3 |
| Decomposition | 0627 0654 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the character U+0623?
U+0623 أ is officially named ARABIC LETTER ALEF WITH HAMZA ABOVE. It belongs to the Arabic block and the category Other letter.
How do I type أ?
Windows (Word, WordPad): type 0623, then press Alt+X. Linux (GTK/IBus): Ctrl+Shift+U 0623, then Space. macOS: enable the “Unicode Hex Input” keyboard, hold Option and type 0623. Or simply copy it from this page.
How do I write أ in HTML?
As a numeric character reference أ (decimal) or أ (hexadecimal). In UTF-8 documents you can also insert the character directly.
How is أ encoded in UTF-8?
In UTF-8 the character takes 2 bytes: D8 A3. In UTF-16: 0623.
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