Parenthesized Latin Small Letter K Letter
⒦ is a parens-enclosed lowercase k used as a typographic symbol.
U+24A6
⒦ (U+24A6) is a Unicode character known as the “PARENTHESIZED LATIN SMALL LETTER K.” It’s often used as a decorative or structured typographic marker. You can copy it directly or insert it with common Unicode/HTML/CSS escapes.
Parenthesized Latin Small Letter K Letter Meaning
⒦ is a typographic, enclosed form of the Latin small letter “k.” Because it appears inside parentheses, it can visually signal a labeled item, a placeholder, or a stylized tag that still reads as “k.” In many contexts, it’s used to add structure to lists, headings, diagram labels, or product/spec codes where a plain “k” might look too ordinary. It’s also handy in documents and UI mockups when you want a consistent “enclosed letter” look. As with other enclosed characters, meaning depends on your design or document convention rather than on a universal symbol definition.
Common uses
- •Designing UI labels or badges that need an enclosed “k” style
- •Marking steps or options in instructions (e.g., “⒦ option”)
- •Creating consistent notation in diagrams and technical mockups
- •Using as a decorative list marker where a plain “k” is insufficient
- •Typographic emphasis in posters, slides, and print layouts
Examples
⒦ Parens Latin Small Letter K (Circled)
- ⒦Choose section ⒦ to view details.
- ⒦Option ⒦ is the default setting.
- ⒦Refer to label ⒦ on the diagram.
- ⒦Step ⒦ completes the configuration.
- ⒦Code: ⒦-K1 (sample).
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+24A6 | |
| HTML Entity | ⒦ | |
| HTML Code | ⒦ | |
| CSS | \24A6 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9382 | |
| Decimal | 9382 |
How to type Parenthesized Latin Small Letter K Letter (⒦)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9382 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 24A6 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 24A6. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 24a6, 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 Parenthesized Latin Small Letter K letter mean?
⒦ is a typographic, enclosed form of the Latin small letter “k.” Because it appears inside parentheses, it can visually signal a labeled item, a placeholder, or a stylized tag that still reads as “k.” In many contexts, it’s used to add structure to lists, headings, diagram labels, or product/spec codes where a plain “k” might look too ordinary. It’s also handy in documents and UI mockups when you want a consistent “enclosed letter” look. As with other enclosed characters, meaning depends on your design or document convention rather than on a universal symbol definition.
What Unicode character is ⒦?
⒦ is “PARENTHESIZED LATIN SMALL LETTER K” at code point U+24A6.
How can I copy ⒦ easily?
Copy the character directly from this page. You can also use the provided HTML/CSS/Unicode escapes in your workflow.
Does ⒦ have a fixed meaning in all contexts?
No. Its meaning is usually typographic and depends on your layout convention—often functioning as a stylized, enclosed “k.”
Can I type ⒦ using escapes in code?
Yes. The provided escapes are HTML entity ⒦, CSS escape \\24A6, and JavaScript escape \\u{24A6}.