Latin Capital Letter W Letter
W is the Latin capital letter W used in English and many languages with Latin scripts.
U+0057
W is the uppercase form of the letter W. It corresponds to the Unicode character LATIN CAPITAL LETTER W (U+0057). Use it in text, typography, UI labels, and code.
Latin Capital Letter W Letter Meaning
The letter “W” (LATIN CAPITAL LETTER W) is widely used in Latin-script text. In English, it appears in everyday words like “water,” “work,” and “window,” and it also serves as an initial in names and brands. In common abbreviations, “W” can stand for units such as watts in physics and engineering, and it may appear as a label in diagrams or settings (for example, “W” for width or “W” options). In programming and design contexts, it is often used as a recognizable character in headings, icons, and simple identifiers.
Common uses
- •Writing and formatting English text with uppercase initials
- •Branding and headings where a capital “W” stands alone or leads a word
- •UI labels and toggles (e.g., “W” for a setting or option name)
- •Technical writing and forms where standardized short labels are used
- •Developing identifiers in code, templates, and design specs
Examples
W (Latin Capital Letter W)
- WWELCOME
- WWater (H2O)
- WWatt-hour (Wh)
- WVersion W
- WWindow size: W
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0057 | |
| HTML Entity | W | |
| HTML Code | W | |
| CSS | \0057 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 87 | |
| Decimal | 87 |
How to type Latin Capital Letter W Letter (W)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 87 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0057 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0057. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0057, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy W 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 W letter mean?
The letter “W” (LATIN CAPITAL LETTER W) is widely used in Latin-script text. In English, it appears in everyday words like “water,” “work,” and “window,” and it also serves as an initial in names and brands. In common abbreviations, “W” can stand for units such as watts in physics and engineering, and it may appear as a label in diagrams or settings (for example, “W” for width or “W” options). In programming and design contexts, it is often used as a recognizable character in headings, icons, and simple identifiers.
What Unicode character is “W”?
“W” is LATIN CAPITAL LETTER W with code point U+0057.
How do I copy the symbol “W” safely from this page?
Select the “W” character and copy it directly, or use one of the provided alternatives like the HTML entity W.
What is the HTML entity for W?
The HTML entity is W.
How can I include W in code using escapes?
Use CSS escape \\0057 or JavaScript escape \\u{0057}.