Khmer Letter Yo
Copy and paste the khmer letter yo symbol យ (U+1799) instantly. Part of the Khmer Unicode block.
Works everywhere: websites, documents, social media, code editors
Character Codes
About This Symbol
- Name
- Khmer Letter Yo
- Unicode Block
- Khmer
- Code Point
- U+1799
The Khmer Letter Yo (យ) is a Unicode character assigned to the Khmer block at code point U+1799. This block contains characters used across a variety of applications including technical documentation, web development, mathematical notation, and everyday digital communication. The khmer letter yo 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 យ to your clipboard
- 2.Paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V (or Cmd+V on Mac)
- 3.Or use the HTML entity
យin your code - 4.For CSS, use
\1799with the content property
Understanding Khmer Letter Yo
Assigned to code point U+1799, the khmer letter yo (យ) serves a precise role within the Khmer block. Unlike generic approximations, this dedicated Unicode entry ensures that software can distinguish it from other characters and render it with consistent intent across browsers, operating systems, and fonts.
The hexadecimal value 1799 places this character at decimal position 6041 in the Unicode table. At this position, the character falls 9 positions past the nearest hex boundary, a detail relevant for font engineers mapping glyph tables. For practical use, យ in HTML or \u{1799} in JavaScript are the most common insertion methods.
Known by its descriptive name referencing "khmer letter," 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.