Latin Small Letter P Letter
The lowercase letter p, Unicode U+0070, used in everyday writing and programming identifiers.
U+0070
“p” is the lowercase form of the Latin letter P. It’s a standard Unicode character (U+0070) used across most languages that rely on the Latin alphabet. You can copy it directly or insert it with HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
Latin Small Letter P Letter Meaning
The symbol “p” is the lowercase Latin letter P (Unicode U+0070). In natural language, it appears in everyday words and names that use the letter “p.” In writing and formatting, it’s also commonly used in abbreviations (for example, “p.” in references). In programming and text processing, “p” may serve as a variable name, placeholder letter, or part of identifiers, depending on the language and context. Because it’s a basic Latin character, it typically renders consistently across platforms and fonts that support standard Latin text.
Common uses
- •Typing the letter “p” in text documents and emails
- •Writing variable names or placeholders in code and templates
- •Using “p” in labels, form fields, and UI text
- •Creating abbreviations and short reference formats in writing
- •Composing social posts and captions that include the letter “p”
Examples
p — Latin Small Letter P
- pThe package is on the way.
- pPlease read the instructions first.
- pSet p to 10 in the example.
- pChapter 3, p. 42.
- pType “p” to continue.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0070 | |
| HTML Entity | p | |
| HTML Code | p | |
| CSS | \0070 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 112 | |
| Decimal | 112 |
How to type Latin Small Letter P Letter (p)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 112 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0070 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0070. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0070, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy p 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 Small Letter P letter mean?
The symbol “p” is the lowercase Latin letter P (Unicode U+0070). In natural language, it appears in everyday words and names that use the letter “p.” In writing and formatting, it’s also commonly used in abbreviations (for example, “p.” in references). In programming and text processing, “p” may serve as a variable name, placeholder letter, or part of identifiers, depending on the language and context. Because it’s a basic Latin character, it typically renders consistently across platforms and fonts that support standard Latin text.
What Unicode character is “p”?
“p” is the Latin small letter P with Unicode code point U+0070.
How do I write “p” in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: p
How do I use “p” in CSS?
You can use the escape form: \\0070
How do I use “p” in JavaScript?
Use: \\u{0070} (Unicode escape) or directly include the character “p” in a string.