Cyrillic Capital Letter Yeru Letter
Ы is the Cyrillic capital letter Yeru, used in Russian and other Cyrillic-based languages.
U+042B
The symbol Ы is a Cyrillic uppercase letter. It appears in everyday text written with Cyrillic scripts. Use the copy tools below to insert it into documents, designs, or code.
Cyrillic Capital Letter Yeru Letter Meaning
Ы (Cyrillic Capital Letter Yeru) is a letter in the Cyrillic script with Unicode code point U+042B. In Russian, its lowercase counterpart is ы, which represents a specific vowel sound distinct from many other vowels. Because it is a standalone letter, it can be important for correct spelling, names, and place names. In fonts and typography, it’s often needed for accurate Russian text display. For digital use, you can insert Ы directly, or use the provided HTML entity (Ы), CSS escape (\\042B), or JavaScript escape (\\u{042B}) to ensure consistent rendering.
Common uses
- •Writing or proofreading Russian text that includes the letter Ы
- •Typing Cyrillic uppercase words in documents, forms, and labels
- •Designing posters or UI text that must match Cyrillic spelling
- •Creating content for websites and social media where Cyrillic characters are required
- •Programming and localization tasks that need reliable Unicode insertion
Examples
Ы (Cyrillic Capital Letter Yeru)
- ЫМЫ сегодня дома.
- ЫУДАРЫ и тишина.
- ЫПРИЗНАНЫ результаты соревнований.
- ЫНОВЫЕ навыки Ы нужны всем.
- ЫМЫШЬ начинается с Ы.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+042B | |
| HTML Entity | Ы | |
| HTML Code | Ы | |
| CSS | \042B | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1067 | |
| Decimal | 1067 |
How to type Cyrillic Capital Letter Yeru Letter (Ы)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1067 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 042B then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 042B. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 042b, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ы 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 Yeru letter mean?
Ы (Cyrillic Capital Letter Yeru) is a letter in the Cyrillic script with Unicode code point U+042B. In Russian, its lowercase counterpart is ы, which represents a specific vowel sound distinct from many other vowels. Because it is a standalone letter, it can be important for correct spelling, names, and place names. In fonts and typography, it’s often needed for accurate Russian text display. For digital use, you can insert Ы directly, or use the provided HTML entity (Ы), CSS escape (\\042B), or JavaScript escape (\\u{042B}) to ensure consistent rendering.
What Unicode character is Ы?
Ы is the Cyrillic Capital Letter Yeru with Unicode code point U+042B.
How can I copy Ы into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: Ы
What CSS escape should I use for Ы?
Use the CSS escape: \\042B
How do I include Ы in JavaScript strings?
Use the JavaScript escape: \\u{042B}