Latin Capital Letter C With Caron Letter
Č is the Latin capital letter C with a caron (ˇ), used in languages that mark special C pronunciations.
U+010C
The symbol “Č” is a Latin letter variant used to represent a specific pronunciation in several languages. Here you can copy it easily and find its Unicode and code-related forms for websites and apps.
Latin Capital Letter C With Caron Letter Meaning
Č (LATIN CAPITAL LETTER C WITH CARON) is a C with the diacritic caron (ˇ) placed above it. In many Central and Eastern European languages that use the Latin alphabet, this letter represents a distinct sound compared with plain “C” (often an affricate or similar “ch”-like pronunciation, depending on the language). Outside language texts, you may see Č in names of places, people’s surnames, and properly formatted brand or product text. For technical work, the main “meaning” is its character identity: Unicode U+010C, which ensures consistent rendering across systems.
Common uses
- •Writing proper names and place names that use Č (e.g., Slavic orthographies)
- •Accurate UI labels and form text for multilingual websites and apps
- •Academic and editorial work that requires correct diacritics
- •Linguistics and language-learning materials
- •Database content and search indexing where diacritics must be preserved
Examples
Č — Latin Capital Letter C with Caron
- ČČeský
- ČČau!
- ČČtvrtek
- ČČokoláda
- ČMarek Čermák
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+010C | |
| HTML Entity | Č | |
| HTML Code | Č | |
| CSS | \010C | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 268 | |
| Decimal | 268 |
How to type Latin Capital Letter C With Caron Letter (Č)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 268 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 010C then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 010C. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 010c, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Č 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 C With Caron letter mean?
Č (LATIN CAPITAL LETTER C WITH CARON) is a C with the diacritic caron (ˇ) placed above it. In many Central and Eastern European languages that use the Latin alphabet, this letter represents a distinct sound compared with plain “C” (often an affricate or similar “ch”-like pronunciation, depending on the language). Outside language texts, you may see Č in names of places, people’s surnames, and properly formatted brand or product text. For technical work, the main “meaning” is its character identity: Unicode U+010C, which ensures consistent rendering across systems.
What is the Unicode code point for Č?
Č is Unicode U+010C (LATIN CAPITAL LETTER C WITH CARON).
How do I type Č in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: Č
What are the JavaScript and CSS escape forms for Č?
JavaScript escape: \\u{010C}. CSS escape: \\010C.
Is Č different from plain C?
Yes. Č is a distinct letter (C with caron) with a different Unicode identity, so it should be used when the language orthography requires it.