Latin Capital Letter C With Cedilla Letter
Ç is the Latin capital letter C with a cedilla, used in several languages for distinct sounds.
U+00C7
Ç (Ç) is a Unicode character identified as the Latin Capital Letter C with Cedilla. It’s commonly needed when writing words and names from languages that use cedilla on C. This page provides copy/paste options and the exact code representations.
Latin Capital Letter C With Cedilla Letter Meaning
Ç is a capital letter “C” modified with a cedilla (Ç). In Unicode it is U+00C7 (HTML: Ç). The cedilla changes how the letter is used in languages such as Turkish and Portuguese, where it represents a different sound than plain “C”. You’ll often encounter Ç in personal names, place names, and words where accurate spelling matters. Because it’s a distinct character (not just a stylized “C”), it may require the correct Unicode/HTML code when generating text in software or publishing content.
Common uses
- •Writing Turkish words correctly, such as proper spelling in articles and messages
- •Including names and surnames that contain Ç in forms, IDs, and contact information
- •Localizing UI text and buttons for languages that require Ç as a distinct letter
- •Publishing multilingual content where accents and diacritics must be preserved
- •Search and sorting correctness in databases that store original spelling
Examples
Ç — Latin Capital Letter C with Cedilla
- ÇÇanakkale
- ÇIşık Çelik
- ÇGeçiş
- ÇSaç
- ÇÇiçek
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+00C7 | |
| HTML Entity | Ç | |
| HTML Code | Ç | |
| CSS | \00C7 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 0199 | |
| Decimal | 199 |
How to type Latin Capital Letter C With Cedilla Letter (Ç)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 199 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 00C7 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 00C7. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 00c7, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ç 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 Cedilla letter mean?
Ç is a capital letter “C” modified with a cedilla (Ç). In Unicode it is U+00C7 (HTML: Ç). The cedilla changes how the letter is used in languages such as Turkish and Portuguese, where it represents a different sound than plain “C”. You’ll often encounter Ç in personal names, place names, and words where accurate spelling matters. Because it’s a distinct character (not just a stylized “C”), it may require the correct Unicode/HTML code when generating text in software or publishing content.
What is the Unicode code point for Ç?
Ç is U+00C7 (LATIN CAPITAL LETTER C WITH CEDILLA).
How do I write Ç in HTML?
Use the HTML entity Ç.
What is the CSS escape for Ç?
The CSS escape is \\00C7.
What is the JavaScript escape for Ç?
In JavaScript you can use \\u{00C7}.