Arabic hamza (ء)
Need to type Arabic hamza (ء)? The fastest way is the copy button below. If you'd rather use a keyboard shortcut, the cards underneath cover Windows, macOS, Linux, HTML and Unicode.
- Unicode
- U+0621
- HTML
- ء
Windows
No standard shortcut — use the copy button above.
Mac
No standard shortcut — use the copy button above.
Linux
No standard shortcut — use the copy button above.
HTML / web
ء
ء
Unicode
U+0621
Related keyboards
Arabic Keyboard →Languages that use ء
Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to type ء?
Click the Copy button on this page — that copies ء (Arabic hamza (ء)) to your clipboard, ready to paste into any app.
What is the Unicode codepoint for ء?
ء has Unicode codepoint U+0621. Its decimal HTML entity is ء.
Does ء work in every font?
Most modern system fonts include ء. If a specific font lacks the glyph, switch to a Unicode-complete fallback like Noto, Arial Unicode MS, or DejaVu.
Why doesn't the Alt code work for ء?
Windows Alt codes only work with the numeric keypad and Num Lock enabled. On laptops without a numeric keypad, use the Character Map app or the copy button above.