Greek Capital Letter Alpha With Prosgegrammeni Letter
ᾼ is the Greek capital alpha with a prosgegrammeni mark, used in properly encoded Greek text.
U+1FBC
ᾼ is a specific Greek uppercase letter with an additional diacritic-style mark. It’s typically needed when you want accurate Greek typography. Below you’ll find practical ways to copy it and use the correct encoding.
Greek Capital Letter Alpha With Prosgegrammeni Letter Meaning
ᾼ is the Greek capital letter alpha with prosgegrammeni (a Greek diacritic/mark attached to alpha). In practice, it’s used in Greek words and texts where this exact letter form is required, such as scholarly/typographic work or accurate transcription. Because it’s a single, dedicated Unicode character (U+1FBC), it’s best to copy the character directly rather than approximating it with plain “Α” plus a separate mark. When coding or styling text, using the provided escape forms helps ensure the character renders consistently across platforms.
Common uses
- •Accurate copy/paste of Greek text in documents and notes that require the exact letter form
- •Typography and layout work where correct Unicode Greek characters must be preserved
- •Scholarly transcription, captions, or academic materials that use precise Greek orthography
- •UI labels or signage text that includes this specific Greek character
- •Developer usage in strings where you need a reliable Unicode escape for U+1FBC
Examples
ᾼ Greek Capital Letter Alpha with Prosggegrammeni
- ᾼᾼ εν τω λόγῳ
- ᾼΧαῖρε, ᾼ ἄναξ
- ᾼΤὸ ᾼ γράφεται σωστά εδώ.
- ᾼΈλεγχος χαρακτήρα: ᾼ
- ᾼΧρησιμοποιώ το ᾼ σε κείμενο.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1FBC | |
| HTML Entity | ᾼ | |
| HTML Code | ᾼ | |
| CSS | \1FBC | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8124 | |
| Decimal | 8124 |
How to type Greek Capital Letter Alpha With Prosgegrammeni Letter (ᾼ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8124 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1FBC then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1FBC. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1fbc, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ᾼ 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 Greek Capital Letter Alpha With Prosgegrammeni letter mean?
ᾼ is the Greek capital letter alpha with prosgegrammeni (a Greek diacritic/mark attached to alpha). In practice, it’s used in Greek words and texts where this exact letter form is required, such as scholarly/typographic work or accurate transcription. Because it’s a single, dedicated Unicode character (U+1FBC), it’s best to copy the character directly rather than approximating it with plain “Α” plus a separate mark. When coding or styling text, using the provided escape forms helps ensure the character renders consistently across platforms.
What Unicode character is ᾼ?
ᾼ is the Greek Capital Letter Alpha with Prosggegrammeni. Its Unicode code point is U+1FBC.
How can I copy ᾼ reliably into a web page?
Copy the character directly, or use the provided HTML entity: ᾼ.
What JavaScript escape can I use for ᾼ?
Use \\u{1FBC} in JavaScript to represent the character by its Unicode code point.
Is ᾼ the same as a regular Greek Alpha (Α)?
No. ᾼ is a distinct Unicode character that includes the prosgegrammeni form, so it should be used when that exact letter form is required.