Parenthesized Latin Small Letter C Letter
⒞ is a Unicode enclosed character showing a small “c” inside parentheses.
U+249E
⒞ is the Unicode character named “PARENTHESIZED LATIN SMALL LETTER C” (U+249E). It’s part of the Enclosed & Circled set, which is often used to create neat labeled text. You can copy it directly or use the provided escapes in code.
Parenthesized Latin Small Letter C Letter Meaning
⒞ represents a parenthesized, enclosed form of the Latin small letter “c”. Because it is visually standardized (Unicode U+249E), it’s commonly used when you want a “marked” or “labeled” letter rather than a plain “c”. Designers and writers often use it to distinguish options, sections, or references in text without relying on images. In many contexts it functions simply as a typographic variant—useful for consistent UI labels, quick callouts, or ordered items—while still reading as the letter C.
Common uses
- •Marking the “option C” label in a compact, typographic way
- •Numbering or tagging subsections using letters with consistent styling
- •Creating UI badges or controls that show a small “c” in a framed format
- •Formatting reference notes or citations where a circled label helps scanning
- •Designing posters or slides where letter markers need to match Unicode typography
Examples
⒞ Circled C in Parentheses
- ⒞Choose ⒞ to continue to the next step.
- ⒞Section ⒞ covers the third approach.
- ⒞Result ⒞ is displayed in the right panel.
- ⒞Option ⒞: verify your email address.
- ⒞See item ⒞ in the appendix.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+249E | |
| HTML Entity | ⒞ | |
| HTML Code | ⒞ | |
| CSS | \249E |
FAQ
What does the Parenthesized Latin Small Letter C letter mean?
⒞ represents a parenthesized, enclosed form of the Latin small letter “c”. Because it is visually standardized (Unicode U+249E), it’s commonly used when you want a “marked” or “labeled” letter rather than a plain “c”. Designers and writers often use it to distinguish options, sections, or references in text without relying on images. In many contexts it functions simply as a typographic variant—useful for consistent UI labels, quick callouts, or ordered items—while still reading as the letter C.
What Unicode character is ⒞?
⒞ is “PARENTHESIZED LATIN SMALL LETTER C” with code point U+249E.
How do I copy ⒞ for use in documents or web pages?
Copy the character directly from this page. You can also use the HTML entity ⒞ or the CSS escape \\249E where supported.
Does ⒞ have a special meaning beyond being a stylized “c”?
Most commonly it’s used as a typographic variant—a labeled or marked form of the lowercase letter “c” for options, sections, or UI text.
What is the best way to include ⒞ in code?
Use the provided escapes: CSS \\249E or JavaScript \\u{249E}. HTML can use the entity ⒞.