Latin Capital Letter A With Stroke Letter
Ⱥ is the Latin capital letter A with a stroke, encoded as Unicode U+023A.
U+023A
Ⱥ (Latin Capital Letter A with Stroke) is a Unicode character used in Latin-based typography and specialized text. It’s commonly needed for accurate branding, names, and language-specific spellings. Use the copy options below to paste it reliably across platforms.
Latin Capital Letter A With Stroke Letter Meaning
Ⱥ (Unicode U+023A) is a capital “A” variant with a distinctive stroke. It’s part of the Latin Extended block and is used when a plain “A” isn’t sufficient—such as in languages, transliterations, or typographic styles that require this specific form. Because it has its own Unicode code point, it will display correctly when supported by the chosen font. Designers and writers often use it to match exact spellings or to create consistent, intentional letterforms in posters, labels, and digital text.
Common uses
- •Accurately typing names or words that require the “A with stroke” form
- •Designing logos or brand marks that use this specific letter shape
- •Typography and layout work where letterform precision matters
- •Creating consistent transliteration or language-specific text in documents
- •Publishing web content or social posts that must match an exact character
Examples
Ⱥ – Latin Capital Letter A with Stroke
- ȺȺnna is on the attendee list.
- ȺThe code is Ⱥ023A in this stylesheet example.
- ȺVisit Ⱥcme.com for updates.
- ȺShe spelled her surname with Ⱥ, not A.
- ȺThe heading uses Ⱥ in the first letter.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+023A | |
| HTML Entity | Ⱥ | |
| HTML Code | Ⱥ | |
| CSS | \023A | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 570 | |
| Decimal | 570 |
How to type Latin Capital Letter A With Stroke Letter (Ⱥ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 570 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 023A then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 023A. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 023a, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ⱥ 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 Stroke letter mean?
Ⱥ (Unicode U+023A) is a capital “A” variant with a distinctive stroke. It’s part of the Latin Extended block and is used when a plain “A” isn’t sufficient—such as in languages, transliterations, or typographic styles that require this specific form. Because it has its own Unicode code point, it will display correctly when supported by the chosen font. Designers and writers often use it to match exact spellings or to create consistent, intentional letterforms in posters, labels, and digital text.
What is the Unicode code point for Ⱥ?
Ⱥ is Unicode U+023A.
How do I type Ⱥ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: Ⱥ
What CSS escape can I use for Ⱥ?
Use: \\023A
What JavaScript escape can I use for Ⱥ?
Use: \\u{023A}