Unicode Character “ـ” (U+0640)
Arabic Tatweel — Kashida character used to stretch and elongate cursive Arabic script connections
Technical Specifications for Arabic Tatweel (U+0640)
Complete official Unicode Standard metadata and binary encodings.
| Name: | Arabic Tatweel |
|---|---|
| Unicode Version: | 1.1 (June 1993) |
| Block: | Arabic (U+0600 - U+06FF) |
| Plane: | Basic Multilingual Plane (Plane 0, U+0000 - U+FFFF) |
| Script: | Arabic (Arab) |
| Category: | Modifier Letter (Lm) |
| Bidirectional Class: | Arabic Letter (AL) |
| Combining Class: | Not Reordered (0) |
| Character is Mirrored: | No |
| HTML Entities: | ـ ـ |
| UTF-8 Encoding: | 0xD9 0x80 |
| UTF-16 Encoding: | 0x0640 |
| UTF-32 Encoding: | 0x00000640 |
| Decomposition: | None |
App & Gaming Compatibility Matrix
Verified behavior for Arabic Tatweel across popular multiplayer games and social platforms.
Justifies and stretches cursive lines (تـطـويـل)
Generate & Test Arabic Tatweel (U+0640)
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About Arabic Tatweel (U+0640)
Arabic Tatweel (Kashida, U+0640) is an elongation character used to visually extend cursive connections between Arabic letters for justification and decorative aesthetic.
How to Use U+0640 in Games & Social Apps
- Step 1: Click the Copy Character button above to copy the blank Arabic Tatweel symbol.
- Step 2: Open your target app (Free Fire, Discord, WhatsApp, Roblox, Instagram).
- Step 3: Paste the copied character into your username field, bio, or message text box.
- Step 4: Save or send. The platform will treat the character as valid text without displaying any visible letters!
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Arabic Tatweel (U+0640).
What is Kashida in Arabic?
Kashida is the baseline elongation used in Arabic typography to justify margins.