Cyrillic Small Letter El With Tail Letter
ӆ (U+04C6) is the Cyrillic small letter el with tail used in some writing systems.
U+04C6
ӆ is a Cyrillic lowercase character: “el with tail.” It has the Unicode code point U+04C6, so you can reliably copy it across platforms. This page helps you understand what it is and how to use it in text, design, and development.
Cyrillic Small Letter El With Tail Letter Meaning
ӆ is a Cyrillic small letter known as “el with tail.” In Unicode it is represented by the code point U+04C6. As with other Cyrillic letters, its meaning is primarily tied to representing sounds in specific languages and orthographies that use this additional character form. If you are typing in such a language, ӆ may appear in words where the plain “el” would not be correct. Designers and developers may also need this exact character for accurate typography, proper text rendering, and faithful copying of source text (for example, when working with Unicode strings or publishing multilingual content).
Common uses
- •Typing or searching words in languages that use ӆ as a distinct Cyrillic letter
- •Accurate text transcription when copying names, words, or quotations
- •Typography and font layout for Cyrillic documents and localized UI text
- •Linguistic or academic notes that require the exact Unicode character
- •Developer tasks that require correct Unicode handling and rendering (copy/paste, string literals)
Examples
ӆ Cyrillic Small Letter El With Tail
- ӆӆӆӆ — a Cyrillic test string
- ӆпример ӆ в тексте
- ӆимя: ӆарина
- ӆстрока с символом ӆ
- ӆиспользуйте ӆ в правильной орфографии
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+04C6 | |
| HTML Entity | ӆ | |
| HTML Code | ӆ | |
| CSS | \04C6 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1222 | |
| Decimal | 1222 |
How to type Cyrillic Small Letter El With Tail Letter (ӆ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1222 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 04C6 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 04C6. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 04c6, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ӆ 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 Small Letter El With Tail letter mean?
ӆ is a Cyrillic small letter known as “el with tail.” In Unicode it is represented by the code point U+04C6. As with other Cyrillic letters, its meaning is primarily tied to representing sounds in specific languages and orthographies that use this additional character form. If you are typing in such a language, ӆ may appear in words where the plain “el” would not be correct. Designers and developers may also need this exact character for accurate typography, proper text rendering, and faithful copying of source text (for example, when working with Unicode strings or publishing multilingual content).
What is the Unicode code point for ӆ?
ӆ is U+04C6 (CYRILLIC SMALL LETTER EL WITH TAIL).
How can I copy ӆ into my text?
Select and copy the character ӆ from this page, or paste it directly into your editor. It should preserve the exact Unicode character.
Can I use HTML to display ӆ?
Yes. The HTML entity for ӆ is ӆ.
Is ӆ the same as a regular Cyrillic “el”?
No. ӆ is specifically “el with tail” (a distinct character form), so it is not interchangeable with the plain Cyrillic el.