Turned Sans-serif Capital L Letter
⅂ is a decorative turned sans-serif capital L-style character used for stylized text and design accents.
U+2142
⅂ is a decorative & stylized character: “turned sans-serif capital l” (Unicode U+2142). It’s commonly used as a typographic accent rather than a standard letter. Below you’ll find practical ways to copy and use it.
Turned Sans-serif Capital L Letter Meaning
⅂ (Unicode U+2142) is named “TURNED SANS-SERIF CAPITAL L.” As a decorative character, it’s mainly used to add a stylized, design-forward look—similar to how designers might use special typographic glyphs, logos, or ornamental letterforms. Because it’s not a typical Latin character, its meaning depends on the context you’re creating (branding, headings, UI badges, or visual flair). When used in plain text, it should generally be treated as a single decorative glyph rather than something that will automatically behave like the regular letter “L.”
Common uses
- •Design accents in headings, posters, and flyer titles
- •Decorative branding marks or wordmark styling
- •UI badges, labels, and category chips where a unique glyph stands out
- •Stylized separators or icons within decorative text lines
- •Typography in creative writing, usernames, and social media handles
Examples
⅂ Turned Sans-Serif Capital L
- ⅂Project ⅂: Visual Refresh
- ⅂Chapter ⅂ — Typography Notes
- ⅂Level ⅂ · Access Granted
- ⅂BrandX ⅂ Studio
- ⅂Issue ⅂: Draft A
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2142 | |
| HTML Entity | ⅂ | |
| HTML Code | ⅂ | |
| CSS | \2142 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8514 | |
| Decimal | 8514 |
How to type Turned Sans-serif Capital L Letter (⅂)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8514 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2142 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2142. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2142, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ⅂ 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 is the Unicode code point for ⅂?
⅂ is Unicode U+2142.
How can I copy ⅂ for HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ⅂
How do I include ⅂ in CSS?
Use the CSS escape: \\2142
What does ⅂ mean in writing?
It’s primarily a decorative glyph; its “meaning” is usually contextual (design accent, branding, or stylized typography).