Latin Capital Letter V Letter
V is the Latin capital letter V (Unicode U+0056), used like an ordinary English letter in writing and design.
U+0056
The character “V” is the Latin capital letter V, commonly used in English and many other Latin-based writing systems. You can copy it directly or use standard Unicode/escape formats in text and code.
Latin Capital Letter V Letter Meaning
“V” is primarily a letter, representing the sound /v/ in English and other languages that use the Latin alphabet. Beyond its role as a letter, “V” is also widely used as a symbol in everyday contexts—most notably as an abbreviation (for example, “V” for volt in basic electronics). In computing and design, it frequently appears in labels, headings, variables, and typographic elements because it has a straightforward, well-supported Unicode identity. On this page you’ll find the exact Unicode character information for U+0056 and practical copy/paste and coding formats.
Common uses
- •Writing and editing text in English (as the letter V)
- •Headings, titles, and branding where uppercase V is needed
- •Form labels and UI elements (e.g., “Version V”, “Value V”)
- •Abbreviations in documents (e.g., “V” for volt in technical writing)
- •Code and variable names where uppercase V is meaningful
Examples
V Symbol (Latin Capital Letter V)
- VVictory is ours!
- VVersion V2.3 is now available.
- VSet the value of V to 5.
- VDownload the file: report_V.pdf
- VThe panel reads 12V.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0056 | |
| HTML Entity | V | |
| HTML Code | V | |
| CSS | \0056 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 86 | |
| Decimal | 86 |
How to type Latin Capital Letter V Letter (V)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 86 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0056 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0056. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0056, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy V 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 V letter mean?
“V” is primarily a letter, representing the sound /v/ in English and other languages that use the Latin alphabet. Beyond its role as a letter, “V” is also widely used as a symbol in everyday contexts—most notably as an abbreviation (for example, “V” for volt in basic electronics). In computing and design, it frequently appears in labels, headings, variables, and typographic elements because it has a straightforward, well-supported Unicode identity. On this page you’ll find the exact Unicode character information for U+0056 and practical copy/paste and coding formats.
What is the Unicode code point for “V”?
It is LATIN CAPITAL LETTER V with Unicode code point U+0056.
How can I copy the “V” symbol?
Select and copy the character “V” shown on the page, or use the HTML entity V.
What are the common escapes to use in code?
CSS escape: \0056. JavaScript escape: \u{0056}.
Is “V” only a letter, or does it have other meanings?
Most commonly it’s used as a letter. It’s also used as an abbreviation in general technical contexts (for example, “V” for volt), but the primary identity is the uppercase Latin letter.