Latin Capital Letter D With Dot Below Letter
Ḍ is a Latin Extended capital letter D with a dot below (U+1E0C).
U+1E0C
Ḍ is a Unicode character from the Latin Extended block. It is written like a capital D with a dot below and can be used in multilingual text, names, and technical representations. Below you’ll find reliable copy options and practical examples.
Latin Capital Letter D With Dot Below Letter Meaning
Ḍ is the “Latin Capital Letter D with Dot Below” (Unicode U+1E0C). Visually, it’s a capital D with an additional dot under the letter. In writing systems that distinguish D sounds by diacritics, this character can represent a specific pronunciation contrast compared with plain D. It’s also commonly used when transcribing or standardizing words and proper names that require an explicitly marked D. Because it’s a precomposed Unicode character, using Ḍ directly helps ensure consistent rendering across platforms, fonts, and browsers.
Common uses
- •Typing or displaying multilingual names that include a D with a dot below
- •Linguistic transcription where diacritics distinguish closely related sounds
- •Correctly rendering character sets in documentation and typography
- •Preparing labels, forms, and UI text for languages that require this letter
- •Copying a single precomposed character into text editors and web pages
Examples
Ḍ — Latin Capital Letter D with Dot Below
- ḌḌani and Ḍar are spelled with dot-below D in this text.
- ḌThe form requests Ḍ before the given name in the record.
- ḌIn this transcription, Ḍ contrasts with plain D.
- ḌPlease verify that Ḍ appears correctly after copy/paste.
- ḌA glossary entry uses Ḍ to mark the intended sound.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1E0C | |
| HTML Entity | Ḍ | |
| HTML Code | Ḍ | |
| CSS | \1E0C | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 7692 | |
| Decimal | 7692 |
How to type Latin Capital Letter D With Dot Below Letter (Ḍ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 7692 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1E0C then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1E0C. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1e0c, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ḍ 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 D With Dot Below letter mean?
Ḍ is the “Latin Capital Letter D with Dot Below” (Unicode U+1E0C). Visually, it’s a capital D with an additional dot under the letter. In writing systems that distinguish D sounds by diacritics, this character can represent a specific pronunciation contrast compared with plain D. It’s also commonly used when transcribing or standardizing words and proper names that require an explicitly marked D. Because it’s a precomposed Unicode character, using Ḍ directly helps ensure consistent rendering across platforms, fonts, and browsers.
What Unicode character is Ḍ?
Ḍ is “LATIN CAPITAL LETTER D WITH DOT BELOW” with code point U+1E0C.
How can I copy Ḍ reliably across devices?
Copy the character directly from this page, or use its HTML entity (Ḍ) or the code point (U+1E0C) in your tools.
Is Ḍ a single character or a D plus a separate dot?
Ḍ is a single precomposed Unicode character (U+1E0C), not a plain D plus a combining mark.
What’s the difference between Ḍ and plain D?
Plain D is the standard Latin capital letter D, while Ḍ includes a dot below to indicate a different phonetic/linguistic distinction in contexts that use diacritics.