Latin Capital Letter B With Stroke Letter
Ƀ is the Unicode Latin capital letter B with a stroke, used as a distinct character in text and design.
U+0243
The symbol Ƀ is a specific Latin character defined in Unicode. It can be useful when you need a distinct letterform for typography, branding mockups, or special text styling.
Latin Capital Letter B With Stroke Letter Meaning
Ƀ (Unicode name: LATIN CAPITAL LETTER B WITH STROKE, code point U+0243) is a Latin Extended character. Visually, it looks like a capital “B” with a horizontal stroke across it. In practice, it’s used as a standalone character rather than a formatting mark, meaning it will render as a different letter than a standard “B” in many fonts. People may choose it in graphic design, logos, or headings when they want a sharper, less common typographic variant. In text, it can also appear in stylistic writing or when referencing character sets that rely on specific Unicode characters.
Common uses
- •Typography and headline styling where a distinct capital “B” variant is needed
- •Graphic design mockups and logo experiments that require a different letterform
- •Creating distinctive usernames, handles, or display names
- •Content for Unicode/character-set learning and documentation
- •Replacing specific characters in text processing where exact Unicode code points matter
Examples
Ƀ Latin Capital Letter B with Stroke
- ɃɃ is used as a distinct capital letter in Unicode.
- ɃType: Ƀ 0243 LATIN CAPITAL LETTER B WITH STROKE.
- ɃMy label: Ƀ-collection.
- ɃCharacter set note: do not replace Ƀ with B.
- ɃUse Ƀ in headings for a custom typographic feel.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0243 | |
| HTML Entity | Ƀ | |
| HTML Code | Ƀ | |
| CSS | \0243 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 579 | |
| Decimal | 579 |
How to type Latin Capital Letter B With Stroke Letter (Ƀ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 579 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0243 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0243. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0243, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ƀ 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 B With Stroke letter mean?
Ƀ (Unicode name: LATIN CAPITAL LETTER B WITH STROKE, code point U+0243) is a Latin Extended character. Visually, it looks like a capital “B” with a horizontal stroke across it. In practice, it’s used as a standalone character rather than a formatting mark, meaning it will render as a different letter than a standard “B” in many fonts. People may choose it in graphic design, logos, or headings when they want a sharper, less common typographic variant. In text, it can also appear in stylistic writing or when referencing character sets that rely on specific Unicode characters.
What Unicode character is Ƀ?
Ƀ is the Unicode character named LATIN CAPITAL LETTER B WITH STROKE with code point U+0243.
How can I copy Ƀ into my project?
Copy the character directly from this page. If you’re coding, you can also use the provided escapes: HTML entity Ƀ or CSS escape \\0243.
Will Ƀ always look like a “B with a stroke” in every font?
Appearance depends on the font and rendering support. As a distinct Unicode character, it may look different from standard “B” depending on typography.
Is Ƀ the same as the normal letter B?
No. Ƀ is a different character (U+0243) with its own identity in Unicode, so it should not be treated as the same as “B”.