Latin Capital Letter S Letter
S is the Latin capital letter used across writing systems based on the basic Latin alphabet.
U+0053
S (Latin Capital Letter S) is a basic Latin character with Unicode codepoint U+0053. You can copy it directly or use common HTML, CSS, and JavaScript escapes. It’s widely used in everyday text, labels, and developer content.
Latin Capital Letter S Letter Meaning
The character “S” is the Latin capital form of the letter S. In everyday writing, it represents the /s/ sound in many English words (for example, “sun,” “simple,” and “signal”) and is also used as the initial of names, places, and titles. In technical and design contexts, “S” may be used as a variable name, shorthand, or a label for statuses and sections (such as “Status,” “Settings,” or “Service”). Because it is a standard Basic Latin character, it typically behaves consistently across fonts and systems.
Common uses
- •Writing and editing names, headings, and titles that start with S
- •Creating labels and UI headings like “Settings” or “Status”
- •Using as a variable name (for example, “S” for a parameter or set) in notes and code documentation
- •Forming acronyms and short forms such as “SQL” where S appears as a capital letter
- •Designing simple branding text or form fields that require a capital “S”
Examples
S — Latin Capital Letter S
- SSend the file to S.
- SSection S: User Preferences
- SStatus: S
- SPress S to start.
- SS is the third letter in the word “SALT.”
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0053 | |
| HTML Entity | S | |
| HTML Code | S | |
| CSS | \0053 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 83 | |
| Decimal | 83 |
How to type Latin Capital Letter S Letter (S)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 83 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0053 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0053. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0053, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy S 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 S letter mean?
The character “S” is the Latin capital form of the letter S. In everyday writing, it represents the /s/ sound in many English words (for example, “sun,” “simple,” and “signal”) and is also used as the initial of names, places, and titles. In technical and design contexts, “S” may be used as a variable name, shorthand, or a label for statuses and sections (such as “Status,” “Settings,” or “Service”). Because it is a standard Basic Latin character, it typically behaves consistently across fonts and systems.
What is the Unicode codepoint for “S”?
The character “S” is LATIN CAPITAL LETTER S with Unicode codepoint U+0053.
How do I write “S” using HTML?
Use the HTML entity: S
How do I escape “S” in CSS?
Use: \\0053
How do I escape “S” in JavaScript?
Use: \\u{0053}