Coptic Capital Letter Old Coptic Esh Letter
Ⳇ is the Coptic capital letter Old Coptic Esh, Unicode U+2CC6.
U+2CC6
Ⳇ (U+2CC6) is a Coptic capital letter named Old Coptic Esh. It’s useful when you’re writing or designing text using Coptic script. This page helps you copy the character and use it reliably in common developer workflows.
Coptic Capital Letter Old Coptic Esh Letter Meaning
Ⳇ is the Unicode character “COPTIC CAPITAL LETTER OLD COPTIC ESH” (U+2CC6). As a capital letter in the Coptic block, it represents a specific letter form used in Old Coptic writing. When you need to reproduce Coptic text accurately—such as in digital manuscripts, educational materials, typography, or faithful transliteration—you should use the exact character rather than a look-alike. Using the correct Unicode point ensures consistent rendering across platforms that support the Coptic script. For web and code use, you can reference it via its HTML entity (Ⳇ) or escapes like CSS \\2CC6 / JavaScript \\u{2CC6}.
Common uses
- •Copying exact Old Coptic letterforms for digital text and documents
- •Typography and font testing for the Coptic Unicode block
- •Creating accurate titles, labels, or headings in Coptic-script content
- •Scholarly or educational materials that require precise character matching
- •Developer use in HTML/CSS/JavaScript where the Unicode code point is needed
Examples
Ⳇ Coptic Capital Letter Old Coptic Esh
- ⳆⳆ
- ⳆOld Coptic: Ⳇ
- ⳆCapital letter: Ⳇ
- ⳆUse U+2CC6: Ⳇ
- ⳆCoptic text starts with Ⳇ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2CC6 | |
| HTML Entity | Ⳇ | |
| HTML Code | Ⳇ | |
| CSS | \2CC6 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11462 | |
| Decimal | 11462 |
How to type Coptic Capital Letter Old Coptic Esh Letter (Ⳇ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11462 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2CC6 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2CC6. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2cc6, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ⳇ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Coptic Capital Letter Old Coptic Esh letter mean?
Ⳇ is the Unicode character “COPTIC CAPITAL LETTER OLD COPTIC ESH” (U+2CC6). As a capital letter in the Coptic block, it represents a specific letter form used in Old Coptic writing. When you need to reproduce Coptic text accurately—such as in digital manuscripts, educational materials, typography, or faithful transliteration—you should use the exact character rather than a look-alike. Using the correct Unicode point ensures consistent rendering across platforms that support the Coptic script. For web and code use, you can reference it via its HTML entity (Ⳇ) or escapes like CSS \\2CC6 / JavaScript \\u{2CC6}.
What is the Unicode code point for Ⳇ?
Ⳇ has Unicode code point U+2CC6.
How do I insert Ⳇ in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity Ⳇ.
What are the CSS and JavaScript escapes for Ⳇ?
CSS: \\2CC6. JavaScript: \\u{2CC6}.
Why should I use the exact character instead of a similar-looking symbol?
Using the exact Unicode character helps ensure correct rendering and accurate text matching wherever the Coptic script is supported.