Latin Capital Letter B Letter
“B” is the Latin capital letter B with Unicode U+0042 for consistent text and UI usage.
U+0042
The symbol “B” is the Latin capital letter B used in everyday writing and digital text. This page helps you copy it reliably and use the correct Unicode value across platforms.
Latin Capital Letter B Letter Meaning
“B” is the Latin capital letter B (Unicode U+0042). In writing, it represents the letter B sound and is used in words, names, headings, and labels. In formatting and notation, it commonly appears as an initial (e.g., “B” for a person’s name) or as a section marker (e.g., “B” for option B). In computing and typography, it’s a basic Latin character with consistent encoding, making it useful for UI text, forms, and programming where the exact character matters.
Common uses
- •Starting initials for names, brands, or document sections
- •Option labels in forms and multiple-choice questions (A, B, C, etc.)
- •Headings and titles in design layouts
- •Letter-based tagging (e.g., “B” for category, grade, or tier)
- •Text content in UI elements, buttons, and navigation labels
Examples
B (Latin Capital Letter B) Symbol Copy & Info
- BBest wishes, B.
- BChoose option B to continue.
- BSection B: Results
- BClass B (Group B) starts at 10:00.
- BBrand: Barlight
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0042 | |
| HTML Entity | B | |
| HTML Code | B | |
| CSS | \0042 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 66 | |
| Decimal | 66 |
How to type Latin Capital Letter B Letter (B)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 66 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0042 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0042. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0042, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy B 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 Latin Capital Letter B letter mean?
“B” is the Latin capital letter B (Unicode U+0042). In writing, it represents the letter B sound and is used in words, names, headings, and labels. In formatting and notation, it commonly appears as an initial (e.g., “B” for a person’s name) or as a section marker (e.g., “B” for option B). In computing and typography, it’s a basic Latin character with consistent encoding, making it useful for UI text, forms, and programming where the exact character matters.
What Unicode code point is “B”?
“B” is Unicode U+0042.
How do I write “B” in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: B.
How do I use “B” in CSS?
In CSS content, you can use the escape sequence \\0042.
How do I use “B” in JavaScript?
You can use the Unicode escape \\u{0042}.