Latin Small Letter Q Letter
Lowercase q (U+0071), a standard Latin letter used in everyday writing and programming.
U+0071
The symbol “q” is the lowercase form of the Latin letter Q. It has the Unicode code point U+0071 and is widely supported across fonts and platforms. Use it for text, UI labels, identifiers, and more.
Latin Small Letter Q Letter Meaning
“q” is the Latin small letter q (Unicode U+0071). In everyday writing, it appears in words and abbreviations that use a lowercase q, such as “quick” or “question.” In technical contexts, “q” may be used as a variable name, a function name, or an identifier in code because it’s a common single-character token. Typography-wise, it’s a basic letter with a simple lowercase shape, so it works well for usernames, short labels, and consistent UI text. Since it’s standard Unicode text, it’s typically safe to copy and paste without special handling.
Common uses
- •Typing words and normal text where lowercase q is required
- •Creating UI labels, buttons, and headings in apps and web pages
- •Using q as a variable, parameter, or identifier in code
- •Building short identifiers in forms, templates, and database fields
- •Designing typographic elements such as initials or compact text badges
Examples
q (Latin small letter q) — Copy & Symbols
- qquick
- qquestion
- qfq = 12.5
- qq1 and q2 are linked
- qpress q to quit
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0071 | |
| HTML Entity | q | |
| HTML Code | q | |
| CSS | \0071 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 113 | |
| Decimal | 113 |
How to type Latin Small Letter Q Letter (q)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 113 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0071 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0071. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0071, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy q 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 Q letter mean?
“q” is the Latin small letter q (Unicode U+0071). In everyday writing, it appears in words and abbreviations that use a lowercase q, such as “quick” or “question.” In technical contexts, “q” may be used as a variable name, a function name, or an identifier in code because it’s a common single-character token. Typography-wise, it’s a basic letter with a simple lowercase shape, so it works well for usernames, short labels, and consistent UI text. Since it’s standard Unicode text, it’s typically safe to copy and paste without special handling.
What Unicode character is q?
“q” is the Latin small letter q with Unicode code point U+0071.
How do I copy q for HTML?
You can copy the character directly, or use the HTML entity q.
What escape codes can I use in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\0071. JavaScript (Unicode code point escape): \\u{0071}.
Is q the same as uppercase Q?
No. “q” is lowercase (U+0071). Uppercase “Q” is a different character.