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Hebrew Point Qamats

Copy and paste the hebrew point qamats symbol ָ (U+05B8) instantly. Part of the Hebrew Unicode block.

Works everywhere: websites, documents, social media, code editors

Character Codes

UnicodeU+05B8
HTML Entityָ
CSS Code\05B8
JavaScript\u{05B8}
Decimalָ

About This Symbol

Name
Hebrew Point Qamats
Unicode Block
Hebrew
Code Point
U+05B8

The Hebrew Point Qamats (ָ) is a Unicode character assigned to the Hebrew block at code point U+05B8. This block contains characters used across a variety of applications including technical documentation, web development, mathematical notation, and everyday digital communication. The hebrew point qamats symbol can be inserted directly into text or referenced through its HTML entity, CSS code, or JavaScript escape sequence for use in websites and applications.

How to Use

  • 1.Click "Copy Symbol" above to copy ָ to your clipboard
  • 2.Paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V (or Cmd+V on Mac)
  • 3.Or use the HTML entity ָ in your code
  • 4.For CSS, use \05B8 with the content property

Understanding Hebrew Point Qamats

The hebrew point qamats (ָ), registered at U+05B8 in the Hebrew block, is one of the many characters that make digital typography expressive and precise. Its standardized encoding means that any system supporting Unicode can display it faithfully without requiring special fonts or plugins.

The hexadecimal value 05B8 places this character at decimal position 1464 in the Unicode table. In UTF-8, it is encoded in two bytes, which affects storage considerations when this character appears frequently in a document. For web use, the HTML entity ָ provides a reliable fallback when direct character insertion is not possible.

Known by its descriptive name referencing "hebrew point," this character serves a specific role that generic symbols cannot fill. It appears in specialized typography, technical standards, and digital content where precision in symbol choice directly affects meaning or layout.

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