Cyrillic Capital Letter Short I With Tail Letter
Ҋ is a Cyrillic capital letter used in languages that require the Short I with Tail form.
U+048A
Ҋ (U+048A) is a specific Cyrillic capital character with a distinct letter shape. It’s useful when you need accurate text matching for names, orthography, or legacy documents. Below you’ll find copy options and common ways to include it in text or code.
Cyrillic Capital Letter Short I With Tail Letter Meaning
Ҋ is the Cyrillic capital letter “Short I with Tail” (Unicode U+048A). It belongs to the Cyrillic script and appears in writing systems and orthographies that distinguish this particular form of the letter I. Like other Unicode characters, it matters for correct spelling and faithful reproduction of source text: using a visually similar Latin I or a different Cyrillic I can change the meaning or make text not match. Developers often need it for proper Unicode rendering, search, and data interchange when working with localized content, personal names, or archived materials that use the exact character.
Common uses
- •Copying exact Cyrillic text for names, titles, or official documents that use U+048A
- •Correct spelling in localized content where the “Short I with Tail” letter form is required
- •Ensuring accurate display in web pages, apps, or documents using Unicode Cyrillic character sets
- •Using in search/indexing systems that require exact character matching
- •Typography and design work where precise letterforms must be preserved
Examples
Ҋ — Cyrillic Capital Letter Short I with Tail
- ҊИмена: Ҋанат, Ҋулия
- ҊДокумент: ҊаҊа (U+048A)
- ҊСправочник: ҊорҊин
- ҊТекст в профиле: Ҋария
- ҊЗаголовок: Ҋисторија
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+048A | |
| HTML Entity | Ҋ | |
| HTML Code | Ҋ | |
| CSS | \048A | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1162 | |
| Decimal | 1162 |
How to type Cyrillic Capital Letter Short I With Tail Letter (Ҋ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1162 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 048A then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 048A. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 048a, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ҋ 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 Short I With Tail letter mean?
Ҋ is the Cyrillic capital letter “Short I with Tail” (Unicode U+048A). It belongs to the Cyrillic script and appears in writing systems and orthographies that distinguish this particular form of the letter I. Like other Unicode characters, it matters for correct spelling and faithful reproduction of source text: using a visually similar Latin I or a different Cyrillic I can change the meaning or make text not match. Developers often need it for proper Unicode rendering, search, and data interchange when working with localized content, personal names, or archived materials that use the exact character.
What Unicode character is Ҋ?
Ҋ is the Cyrillic capital letter “Short I with Tail” with code point U+048A.
How can I copy Ҋ easily?
Select and copy the character shown on this page, or use one of the provided escapes like Ҋ (HTML) or \\u{048A} (JavaScript).
Will Ҋ display correctly on my device?
It should display if your fonts support this Cyrillic character. If not, the system may show a fallback glyph or missing character box.
Is Ҋ the same as the regular Cyrillic I?
No. Ҋ is a distinct letter form. For accurate spelling and matching, use U+048A rather than a visually similar I from Latin or another Cyrillic code point.