Turned Sans-serif Capital Y Letter
The ⅄ symbol (turned sans-serif capital Y) is a decorative Unicode character for stylized typography.
U+2144
⅄ is a decorative & stylized Unicode character often used to add a distinctive typographic touch. It’s useful when you want a unique “capital Y” shape without designing a custom glyph. Use the copy options below for web, app, and document workflows.
Turned Sans-serif Capital Y Letter Meaning
⅄ (Unicode U+2144) is called “TURNED SANS-SERIF CAPITAL Y.” It represents a stylized, turned variant of a capital “Y” rather than a common punctuation mark. In most contexts, its meaning comes from its visual role: branding marks, decorative headings, icon-like text, or emphasis where a standard “Y” feels too plain. Because it’s a stylized character, it may not appear consistently across fonts; it’s best to test on your target platform. When you need an instantly recognizable typographic flourish, ⅄ can be a compact alternative to images or custom lettering.
Common uses
- •Decorative headings or section titles featuring a standout “Y” look
- •Branding text where you want a stylized “Y” without a custom font file
- •Social media graphics and captions that need distinctive typographic flair
- •Design mockups for posters, flyers, and UI elements requiring a decorative glyph
- •Signature blocks or monograms that benefit from an uncommon symbol character
Examples
⅄ Turned Sans-Serif Capital Y
- ⅄Yours, ⅄
- ⅄STYLE: ⅄
- ⅄Design by ⅄ Studio
- ⅄Chapter ⅄
- ⅄Meet ⅄
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2144 | |
| HTML Entity | ⅄ | |
| HTML Code | ⅄ | |
| CSS | \2144 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8516 | |
| Decimal | 8516 |
How to type Turned Sans-serif Capital Y Letter (⅄)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8516 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2144 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2144. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2144, 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 does the Turned Sans-serif Capital Y letter mean?
⅄ (Unicode U+2144) is called “TURNED SANS-SERIF CAPITAL Y.” It represents a stylized, turned variant of a capital “Y” rather than a common punctuation mark. In most contexts, its meaning comes from its visual role: branding marks, decorative headings, icon-like text, or emphasis where a standard “Y” feels too plain. Because it’s a stylized character, it may not appear consistently across fonts; it’s best to test on your target platform. When you need an instantly recognizable typographic flourish, ⅄ can be a compact alternative to images or custom lettering.
What is the Unicode code point for ⅄?
The Unicode code point for ⅄ is U+2144.
How do I copy ⅄ into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ⅄.
Can I use ⅄ in CSS and JavaScript?
Yes. In CSS use \\2144, and in JavaScript use \\u{2144}.
Will ⅄ look the same in every font?
Not necessarily. As a stylized decorative character, its appearance can vary by font and platform, so test on your target device.