Joining Group - Manichaean Waw

Manichaean Waw is a joining group category that defines how the letter Waw behaves in cursive script connections within the Manichaean alphabet. This character is a non-joining letter, meaning it does not connect to the following character, but it can connect backward to a preceding letter if that letter permits joining. In practical terms, the Waw’s shape remains isolated on its right side while potentially forming a ligature or continuous stroke on its left, depending on the adjacent characters in a word. This behavior is crucial for correctly rendering Manichaean texts, where the Waw often appears in medial or final positions, ensuring that the script maintains a coherent and readable flow without unintended breaks or overlapping strokes.