Unicode — Khmer 2.0.1

Unicode Khmer 2.0.1 is a significant milestone in the development of a standardized character encoding system for the Khmer language. Its comprehensive character set, support for bidirectional text, and accurate representation of stacking characters make it an essential tool for anyone working with Khmer text. As the use of digital technologies continues to grow in Cambodia and other Khmer-speaking communities, the adoption of Unicode Khmer 2.0.1 will play a critical role in promoting the development of the Khmer language and culture.

The Unicode Consortium, a non-profit organization that sets standards for character encoding, first released the Unicode Khmer block in version 4.0 of the Unicode Standard in 2003. However, this initial release had limitations and did not cover the full range of Khmer characters. In 2006, the Unicode Consortium released Unicode Khmer 2.0, which expanded the character set to include additional Khmer characters, such as those used in ancient Khmer texts. Unicode Khmer 2.0.1 is an update to this standard, released in 2010, which further refined the character set and added new features.

Unicode Khmer 2.0.1 is a standardized character encoding system designed for the Khmer language, which is the official language of Cambodia. The Unicode Standard is a widely adopted character encoding system used in computing, allowing text to be encoded and exchanged across different platforms and languages. The Khmer script, also known as Aksar Khmer, is an abugida script used to write the Khmer language, and it has a unique set of characters that require proper encoding to ensure accurate representation.