Coptic Capital Letter Old Coptic Shei Letter
Ⳅ is the Unicode character “Coptic Capital Letter Old Coptic Shei” used for Coptic script text.
U+2CC4
Ⳅ is a Coptic script capital letter represented in Unicode at U+2CC4. Use it when you need the Old Coptic “Shei” character in digital text.
Coptic Capital Letter Old Coptic Shei Letter Meaning
Ⳅ (Unicode: U+2CC4) is “COPTIC CAPITAL LETTER OLD COPTIC SHEI.” As a Coptic letter, it may appear in texts that preserve or represent Coptic orthography, especially work that distinguishes older letter forms. Outside of specific Coptic-language or font/encoding contexts, it typically won’t be used for general typography. When you use it, you’re usually trying to match a specific Unicode character for correct rendering, searching, or scholarly transcription. If you’re building multilingual content or a font/encoding workflow, using the exact code point (rather than visually similar characters) helps ensure consistency.
Common uses
- •Copying the exact Coptic capital “Old Coptic Shei” character into documents or notes
- •Entering Coptic text in digital humanities, manuscripts transcription, or cataloging
- •Building software content that must match Unicode exactly (U+2CC4)
- •Rendering the correct character in web design using Unicode, HTML entities, or CSS/JS escapes
- •Typing or searching for Old Coptic letter forms in databases and reference materials
Examples
Ⳅ Coptic Capital Letter Old Coptic Shei
- ⳄⳄ Ⲁ ⲃ ⲅ
- ⳄOld Coptic letter: Ⳅ
- ⳄType: Ⳅ (U+2CC4)
- ⳄCoptic sample: ⳄⳄ
- ⳄCharacter test: Ⳅ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2CC4 | |
| HTML Entity | Ⳅ | |
| HTML Code | Ⳅ | |
| CSS | \2CC4 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11460 | |
| Decimal | 11460 |
How to type Coptic Capital Letter Old Coptic Shei Letter (Ⳅ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11460 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2CC4 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2CC4. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2cc4, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ⳅ 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 Shei letter mean?
Ⳅ (Unicode: U+2CC4) is “COPTIC CAPITAL LETTER OLD COPTIC SHEI.” As a Coptic letter, it may appear in texts that preserve or represent Coptic orthography, especially work that distinguishes older letter forms. Outside of specific Coptic-language or font/encoding contexts, it typically won’t be used for general typography. When you use it, you’re usually trying to match a specific Unicode character for correct rendering, searching, or scholarly transcription. If you’re building multilingual content or a font/encoding workflow, using the exact code point (rather than visually similar characters) helps ensure consistency.
What is the Unicode code point for Ⳅ?
Ⳅ is U+2CC4 (Unicode name: COPTIC CAPITAL LETTER OLD COPTIC SHEI).
How can I copy Ⳅ reliably on the web?
Copy the literal character Ⳅ, or use the provided HTML entity Ⳅ to avoid encoding issues.
What escape sequence can I use in CSS?
You can use the CSS escape \2CC4.
Does Ⳅ have a common meaning outside of Coptic text?
No widely recognized general-purpose meaning—Ⳅ is mainly used as a specific Coptic-script Unicode letter.