Arabic Comma ،
، (U+60C) is a standard Unicode character that you can copy and paste anywhere text is accepted. This page provides a concise reference with safe tips, internal links, and practical guidance so you can use it reliably across apps and platforms.
What it is and where it’s used: Arabic Comma is part of the Symbols family (block: Arabic). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.
History & usage: The character 60C, known in English as ARABIC COMMA, belongs to the Arabic block and is in the Common script. In text, it acts as a punctuation mark. It helps structure sentences and separates items. It can convey a pause or show tone when reading aloud. Writers use it to mark a soft break or show tone end, depending on the language. The usage depends on style and locale, and different traditions may treat it differently. In some regions, it appears where a comma would be used in Latin scripts, while in others it may have distinct spacing or punctuation rules. When you type or encode text, place the ARABIC COMMA where the sentence would naturally pause. It helps readers parse meaning and rhythm. For learners, focus on how it fits with nearby words and punctuation. Remember that punctuation often changes with the writing system. The ARABIC COMMA is part of how the text feels, not just how it is read.
Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+60C
in many development tools or editors. Some operating systems provide a character viewer or input palette that lets you search by name or code and insert the glyph into documents.
Display and fallback: if you see an empty box (tofu) or a placeholder rectangle, the active font might not include this codepoint. Switching to a font with broader Unicode coverage or using a fallback font usually fixes the issue. On the web, ensure the page’s font stack includes a general‑purpose fallback.
Related references: browse the Categories for similar characters. When choosing a symbol, prefer the official codepoint for semantic clarity and better compatibility with search, copy, and accessibility tooling.
See our category page for related symbols.
Technical details
- Codepoint:
U+60C
- General Category:
Po
- Age:
1.1
- Bidi Class:
CS
- Block:
Arabic
- Script:
Common
- UTF-8:
D8 8C
- UTF-16:
060C
- UTF-32:
0000060C
- HTML dec:
،
- HTML hex:
،
- JS escape:
\u060C
- Python \N{}:
\N{ARABIC COMMA}
- Python \u:
\u060C
- Python \U:
\U0000060C
- URL-encoded:
%D8%8C
- CSS escape:
\60C
How to type / insert
Fast copy: click the Copy button near the top of this page.
By codepoint: in many editors and IDEs, you can insert via the Unicode code U+60C
or a built‑in character picker.
HTML: use the numeric entity ،
(hex) or ،
(decimal) when an HTML entity is needed.
Compatibility & troubleshooting
Font support: if the symbol does not render, the current font likely lacks this codepoint. Choose a font with broad Unicode coverage or allow a fallback font.
Web pages: ensure your CSS font stack includes a general fallback; avoid relying on images for common symbols to preserve accessibility and copyability.