Parenthesized Latin Small Letter Z Letter
⒵ is the parens-enclosed form of the Latin small letter z, useful for stylized labels and UI text.
U+24B5
The symbol ⒵ represents the Latin small letter z inside a parenthesis-like enclosure. It’s part of Unicode’s enclosed/circled characters block. You can copy it directly or use its HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes for consistent rendering.
Parenthesized Latin Small Letter Z Letter Meaning
⒵ is a decorative, typographic variant of the Latin lowercase letter “z”. In Unicode it is named “PARENTHESIZED LATIN SMALL LETTER Z” (code point U+24B5), and it visually presents “z” enclosed in a parentheses-style outline. People commonly use it as a compact label in lists, interface elements, or forms when they want a “marked” or “stylized” character rather than plain “z”. While it’s not tied to a single universal meaning, it often functions as a design accent, an identifier, or a step/item marker that still reads as the letter z.
Common uses
- •Creating stylized labels in UI menus or settings screens that reference “z” sections
- •Numbering or marking items in a creative way where you want letter-based markers (z, etc.)
- •Designing posters, slides, or badges that include a compact “z” element without using plain text
- •Annotation in documents or workflows where “z” needs to stand out as a labeled category
- •Text decoration in social posts or chat messages to visually distinguish a “z” reference
Examples
⒵ Enclosed Latin Small Letter Z
- ⒵Version ⒵: final draft
- ⒵Step ⒵) Prepare the next dataset
- ⒵Category ⒵ — archived items
- ⒵Label ⒵: z-values and charts
- ⒵Plan ⒵: review and publish
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+24B5 | |
| HTML Entity | ⒵ | |
| HTML Code | ⒵ | |
| CSS | \24B5 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9397 | |
| Decimal | 9397 |
How to type Parenthesized Latin Small Letter Z Letter (⒵)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9397 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 24B5 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 24B5. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 24b5, 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 Z letter mean?
⒵ is a decorative, typographic variant of the Latin lowercase letter “z”. In Unicode it is named “PARENTHESIZED LATIN SMALL LETTER Z” (code point U+24B5), and it visually presents “z” enclosed in a parentheses-style outline. People commonly use it as a compact label in lists, interface elements, or forms when they want a “marked” or “stylized” character rather than plain “z”. While it’s not tied to a single universal meaning, it often functions as a design accent, an identifier, or a step/item marker that still reads as the letter z.
How do I copy and paste ⒵?
Copy the character “⒵” from this page and paste it into your editor, document, or design tool. It may also appear as a single character in text fields.
What is the Unicode code point for ⒵?
The Unicode code point for ⒵ is U+24B5 (PARENTHESIZED LATIN SMALL LETTER Z).
How can I use ⒵ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ⒵
How can I use ⒵ in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\24B5. JavaScript escape: \\u{24B5}.