Parenthesized Latin Small Letter U Letter
⒰ is the “parens latin small letter U” character, an enclosed U form used as a compact label or marker.
U+24B0
⒰ is a Unicode character that places the Latin small letter “u” inside parentheses. It’s mainly used when you want a typographic marker that reads like a parenthesized “u” while still being a single symbol. You can copy it directly or use its HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
Parenthesized Latin Small Letter U Letter Meaning
⒰ is Unicode character named “PARENTHESIZED LATIN SMALL LETTER U” (U+24B0, HTML: ⒰). Visually, it reads like a small “u” wrapped in parentheses, but it’s one unified symbol for consistent formatting. People use it as a compact tag, option marker, or item label—especially in lists, UI elements, and forms—where a single character is easier than typing “(u)”. It’s also handy in design mockups and documentation for indicating a specific variant, version, or parameter labeled with “u”.
Common uses
- •UI option markers like “Choose ⒰” or “Mode ⒰”
- •Document and checklist labels where “(u)” should stay consistent as one character
- •Design mockups for compact typography in menus or selectors
- •Educational or training materials to denote a specific parameter labeled “u”
- •Status/step indicators in templates and forms
Examples
⒰ Parens Latin Small Letter U
- ⒰Select ⒰ to enable the “u” profile.
- ⒰Step ⒰: confirm your settings, then save.
- ⒰Variant ⒰ is optimized for small screens.
- ⒰Option ⒰ is currently unavailable.
- ⒰In this formula, ⒰ represents the “u” term.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+24B0 | |
| HTML Entity | ⒰ | |
| HTML Code | ⒰ | |
| CSS | \24B0 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9392 | |
| Decimal | 9392 |
How to type Parenthesized Latin Small Letter U Letter (⒰)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9392 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 24B0 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 24B0. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 24b0, 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 U letter mean?
⒰ is Unicode character named “PARENTHESIZED LATIN SMALL LETTER U” (U+24B0, HTML: ⒰). Visually, it reads like a small “u” wrapped in parentheses, but it’s one unified symbol for consistent formatting. People use it as a compact tag, option marker, or item label—especially in lists, UI elements, and forms—where a single character is easier than typing “(u)”. It’s also handy in design mockups and documentation for indicating a specific variant, version, or parameter labeled with “u”.
What is the Unicode code point for ⒰?
⒰ is U+24B0, named “PARENTHESIZED LATIN SMALL LETTER U”.
How do I copy ⒰ reliably into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ⒰ .
Can I use ⒰ in CSS or JavaScript?
Yes. CSS escape: \\24B0 and JavaScript escape: \\u{24B0}.
Is ⒰ the same as typing “(u)”?
It looks similar to (u), but ⒰ is a single Unicode character. That can help keep spacing and styling consistent compared to plain text “(u)”.