Latin Capital Letter A With Hook Above Letter
Ả is a Unicode Latin Extended capital A with a hook above.
U+1EA2
The symbol Ả is a precomposed Unicode character used in some Latin-based writing systems. It’s useful when you need the exact accented form for names, words, or labels. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode values in software and web pages.
Latin Capital Letter A With Hook Above Letter Meaning
Ả is the Unicode character named “LATIN CAPITAL LETTER A WITH HOOK ABOVE” (U+1EA2). Visually, it is an uppercase A with a distinctive hook above the letter. Characters like this are commonly used to accurately represent specific sounds and orthography in Latin-based languages. Because it’s a single precomposed character, it helps ensure correct text rendering, searching, and font support compared with manually combining separate marks. Use it when you need the exact uppercase accented form, especially in typography, user interfaces, and digital text that must match the original spelling.
Common uses
- •Typing or pasting names and proper nouns that include the hook-above form
- •Designing Vietnamese or other Latin-based text where this exact uppercase letter is required
- •Creating accurate labels for apps, forms, and user profiles
- •Writing content for websites and documents that must preserve spelling
- •Using as a typographic character in posters, headings, and branding mockups
Examples
Ả (Latin Capital Letter A with Hook Above)
- ẢẢnh
- ẢQuản lý: Ảnh đại diện
- ẢXin chào, Ả
- ẢKết quả: Ảnh mẫu
- ẢTên: Ảnh Trần
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1EA2 | |
| HTML Entity | Ả | |
| HTML Code | Ả | |
| CSS | \1EA2 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 7842 | |
| Decimal | 7842 |
How to type Latin Capital Letter A With Hook Above Letter (Ả)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 7842 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1EA2 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1EA2. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1ea2, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ả 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 A With Hook Above letter mean?
Ả is the Unicode character named “LATIN CAPITAL LETTER A WITH HOOK ABOVE” (U+1EA2). Visually, it is an uppercase A with a distinctive hook above the letter. Characters like this are commonly used to accurately represent specific sounds and orthography in Latin-based languages. Because it’s a single precomposed character, it helps ensure correct text rendering, searching, and font support compared with manually combining separate marks. Use it when you need the exact uppercase accented form, especially in typography, user interfaces, and digital text that must match the original spelling.
What is the Unicode code point for Ả?
The Unicode code point for Ả is U+1EA2.
How can I copy Ả into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity Ả or paste the character directly.
How do I use Ả in CSS?
You can use the CSS escape \\\\1EA2.
How do I reference Ả in JavaScript?
Use the JavaScript escape \\\\u{1EA2}.