Khmer Independent Vowel Qe

Copy and paste the khmer independent vowel qe symbol (U+17AF) instantly. Part of the Khmer Unicode block.

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

Character Codes

UnicodeU+17AF
HTML Entityឯ
CSS Code\17AF
JavaScript\u{17AF}
Decimalឯ

About This Symbol

Name
Khmer Independent Vowel Qe
Unicode Block
Khmer
Code Point
U+17AF

The Khmer Independent Vowel Qe () is a Unicode character assigned to the Khmer block at code point U+17AF. This block contains characters used across a variety of applications including technical documentation, web development, mathematical notation, and everyday digital communication. The khmer independent vowel qe 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 ឯ in your code
  • 4.For CSS, use \17AF with the content property

Understanding Khmer Independent Vowel Qe

At code point U+17AF, the khmer independent vowel qe (ឯ) occupies a carefully chosen position within the Khmer allocation. The Unicode Consortium assigned this character to address the need for a reliable, cross-platform representation of this symbol in electronic documents and interfaces.

The hexadecimal value 17AF places this character at decimal position 6063 in the Unicode table. When embedding this character in source code, developers can choose between the HTML numeric reference ឯ, the CSS escape \17AF, or the JavaScript literal \u{17AF}. Each method guarantees correct rendering regardless of the file encoding.

Known by its descriptive name referencing "khmer independent," 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.