Latin Small Letter S Letter
Lowercase s (Latin Small Letter S), Unicode U+0073, used widely in English text and code.
U+0073
The character “s” is the lowercase version of the Latin letter S. It has Unicode code point U+0073 and can be used reliably across modern platforms.
Latin Small Letter S Letter Meaning
“s” is the lowercase Latin letter S (Unicode U+0073). In everyday writing, it commonly represents the sound /s/ and appears in words like “simple,” “system,” and “steps.” In grammar and writing, it’s often used as the base letter in plural forms (e.g., “cars”) and verb conjugations (e.g., “runs”). In programming and web contexts, “s” may be used as a variable name, a string identifier, or a placeholder (like “s” for “string” or “seconds,” depending on context). Because it’s a standard ASCII character, it’s straightforward to copy and render.
Common uses
- •Typing English words using the lowercase letter s
- •Writing variable or parameter names in code (e.g., s for a string)
- •Labeling UI elements or statuses where lowercase is preferred (e.g., “status s”)
- •Using in HTML text content and form labels
- •Representing abbreviations or short forms in documentation
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0073 | |
| HTML Entity | s | |
| HTML Code | s | |
| CSS | \0073 |
FAQ
What does the Latin Small Letter S letter mean?
“s” is the lowercase Latin letter S (Unicode U+0073). In everyday writing, it commonly represents the sound /s/ and appears in words like “simple,” “system,” and “steps.” In grammar and writing, it’s often used as the base letter in plural forms (e.g., “cars”) and verb conjugations (e.g., “runs”). In programming and web contexts, “s” may be used as a variable name, a string identifier, or a placeholder (like “s” for “string” or “seconds,” depending on context). Because it’s a standard ASCII character, it’s straightforward to copy and render.
What Unicode character is “s”?
“s” is the Latin Small Letter S with Unicode code point U+0073.
How do I copy “s” into HTML?
You can copy the character directly, or use the HTML entity: s
How can I use “s” in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\0073. JavaScript escape: \\u{0073}.
Does “s” always render the same way everywhere?
Yes—because it’s a standard ASCII/Unicode character, it should display consistently across modern systems.