Latin Capital Letter M Letter
“M” is the Latin capital letter M used in English and many other languages.
U+004D
“M” is the Latin capital letter M, encoded as Unicode U+004D. It’s widely used in everyday writing, branding, and user interfaces. Use the copy options below for fast, accurate insertion in your content.
Latin Capital Letter M Letter Meaning
M (Latin capital letter M) is a standard uppercase letter used to represent the /m/ sound in many languages. In English, it appears at the start of words (e.g., “man”, “music”) and as part of letter combinations (e.g., “am”, “time”). Beyond general writing, M is commonly used as an initial or abbreviation in names, titles, and labels. It can also be used as a unit prefix symbol in scientific and technical contexts (depending on the system), as a shorthand in forms and UI. In Unicode terms, it corresponds to U+004D and is typically treated as a basic Latin character.
Common uses
- •Starting a sentence or proper noun with an uppercase M
- •Labeling UI elements (menus, tabs, buttons) that need “M” as a single-character caption
- •Using initials in names or sign-offs (e.g., “M.”)
- •Creating short abbreviations or headings in documents and dashboards
- •Branding and typographic layouts that require a standalone uppercase “M”
Examples
M (Latin Capital Letter M)
- MM is a key in this shortcut.
- MMeet me at 5 PM.
- MMason is on the list.
- MVersion M2 is now available.
- MSelect M to continue.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+004D | |
| HTML Entity | M | |
| HTML Code | M | |
| CSS | \004D | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 77 | |
| Decimal | 77 |
How to type Latin Capital Letter M Letter (M)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 77 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 004D then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 004D. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 004d, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy M 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 M letter mean?
M (Latin capital letter M) is a standard uppercase letter used to represent the /m/ sound in many languages. In English, it appears at the start of words (e.g., “man”, “music”) and as part of letter combinations (e.g., “am”, “time”). Beyond general writing, M is commonly used as an initial or abbreviation in names, titles, and labels. It can also be used as a unit prefix symbol in scientific and technical contexts (depending on the system), as a shorthand in forms and UI. In Unicode terms, it corresponds to U+004D and is typically treated as a basic Latin character.
What Unicode character is “M”?
“M” is the Latin capital letter M, Unicode code point U+004D.
How do I copy “M” as HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: M.
What is the CSS escape for “M”?
The CSS escape form is: \\004D.
Can I use “M” in programming strings safely?
Yes. It’s a basic Latin character; you can insert it directly or use the JavaScript escape \\u{004D} where needed.