Cyrillic Capital Letter Izhitsa Letter
Ѵ is the Cyrillic capital letter izhitsa, used in texts that require proper Cyrillic spelling and typography.
U+0474
The symbol Ѵ is a Cyrillic capital letter known as Izhitsa. It has a specific Unicode code point, which makes it easy to include reliably in documents and web content. Use the copy options below to avoid incorrect lookalike characters.
Cyrillic Capital Letter Izhitsa Letter Meaning
Ѵ (Unicode U+0474) is the Cyrillic capital letter Izhitsa. As a letter, it appears in written Cyrillic text where the corresponding lowercase/uppercase pair is required for correct spelling in certain languages and historical/orthographic contexts. Because it is a distinct Unicode character (not a stylized “V”), it should be used when you specifically need U+0474 rather than a Latin V or other visually similar symbols. In typography and digital text, using the correct code point helps with accurate rendering, searching, and consistent formatting across platforms.
Common uses
- •Copy/paste for correct Cyrillic spelling in language and editorial work
- •Web design or UI text that needs the exact Cyrillic uppercase Izhitsa character
- •Academic, historical, or linguistic documents requiring precise Cyrillic letters
- •Publishing assets (logos, headings, captions) that must match a source word exactly
- •Developer use in code where text must include Unicode characters reliably
Examples
Ѵ Cyrillic Capital Letter Izhitsa
- ѴѴѵ appears as the uppercase/lowercase pair in formatted Cyrillic text.
- ѴWhen typing a proper noun, use Ѵ instead of a Latin V.
- ѴIn a template, inserting Ѵ ensures consistent display across devices.
- ѴѴ may be required in older spellings or transliteration-related materials.
- ѴA headline can include Ѵ to match a specific Cyrillic word accurately.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0474 | |
| HTML Entity | Ѵ | |
| HTML Code | Ѵ | |
| CSS | \0474 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1140 | |
| Decimal | 1140 |
How to type Cyrillic Capital Letter Izhitsa Letter (Ѵ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1140 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0474 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0474. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0474, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ѵ 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 Cyrillic Capital Letter Izhitsa letter mean?
Ѵ (Unicode U+0474) is the Cyrillic capital letter Izhitsa. As a letter, it appears in written Cyrillic text where the corresponding lowercase/uppercase pair is required for correct spelling in certain languages and historical/orthographic contexts. Because it is a distinct Unicode character (not a stylized “V”), it should be used when you specifically need U+0474 rather than a Latin V or other visually similar symbols. In typography and digital text, using the correct code point helps with accurate rendering, searching, and consistent formatting across platforms.
What is the Unicode code point for Ѵ?
Ѵ is U+0474.
How can I enter Ѵ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: Ѵ
What is the CSS escape for this character?
You can use the CSS escape: \\0474
Is Ѵ the same as the Latin letter V?
No. Ѵ is the Cyrillic capital letter Izhitsa, while Latin V is a different Unicode character.