Mongolian Supplement Unicode Block

The Unicode block "Mongolian Supplement" is a dedicated range within the Unicode Standard that encompasses additional characters used primarily for the Mongolian script. This script is traditionally written in a vertical format and is used for writing the Mongolian language, as well as some other languages of the Mongolic, Tungusic, and Turkic language families. The Mongolian Supplement was introduced to extend the basic Mongolian block to better support modern digital typography requirements and historical texts, providing additional crescent-shaped marks and other modifiers that assist in representing nuances in the script more accurately. These characters are essential for linguists, historians, and native speakers who engage with Mongolian texts, both contemporary and classical.

The Mongolian Supplement block addresses specific needs that were not fully covered in the original Mongolian Unicode block, offering a refined representation of the script's stylistic and orthographic features. This includes support for traditional calligraphic forms and specialized punctuation. These enhancements make digital representation more robust, which is key for ensuring that the script's legacy and modern use can be effectively maintained in the digital age. By supporting additional variants and marks, the Unicode Consortium ensures the Mongolian language, with its rich cultural history and contemporary global significance, can be accurately and attractively presented in digital formats, fostering better communication and preservation of this vital linguistic heritage.

View a range of fonts that support the Mongolian Supplement block.

Below you will find all the characters that are in the Mongolian Supplement unicode block. Currently there are 13 characters in this block.