Latin Capital Letter D With Hook Letter
Ɗ is the Latin capital letter D with hook (U+018A), used as a distinct character in extended Latin text.
U+018A
Ɗ is a Latin Extended uppercase letter. It has its own Unicode code point (U+018A), so copying it correctly matters for display and data consistency. This page helps you copy, identify, and use the character in design and development.
Latin Capital Letter D With Hook Letter Meaning
Ɗ (Latin Capital Letter D with Hook) is a distinct uppercase letter in the Latin Extended Unicode block. Because it’s a dedicated character—not a stylized version of plain “D”—it may be used in writing systems, transliteration, and names where that specific form is required. In typography, it’s useful when your font supports the glyph and you want accurate, consistent letterforms. In software and content workflows, using the exact Unicode character helps avoid substitution, which can cause incorrect spelling, search mismatches, or broken text rendering across platforms. When you need the “D with hook” shape, use Ɗ directly via its code point or HTML/CSS escapes.
Common uses
- •Typing or formatting text that requires the exact uppercase “D with hook” character
- •Preparing multilingual documents where extended Latin letters must remain unchanged
- •Designing posters, titles, or layouts that need correct glyphs and spacing
- •Developing web content that relies on exact Unicode characters for consistency
- •Creating or validating datasets, forms, or IDs that store text with precise characters
Examples
Ɗ Latin Capital Letter D with Hook
- ƊƊĀNƊA
- ƊƊoƊo
- ƊƊajik
- ƊƊëríƊ
- ƊHello Ɗ!
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+018A | |
| HTML Entity | Ɗ | |
| HTML Code | Ɗ | |
| CSS | \018A | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 394 | |
| Decimal | 394 |
How to type Latin Capital Letter D With Hook Letter (Ɗ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 394 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 018A then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 018A. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 018a, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ɗ 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 Hook letter mean?
Ɗ (Latin Capital Letter D with Hook) is a distinct uppercase letter in the Latin Extended Unicode block. Because it’s a dedicated character—not a stylized version of plain “D”—it may be used in writing systems, transliteration, and names where that specific form is required. In typography, it’s useful when your font supports the glyph and you want accurate, consistent letterforms. In software and content workflows, using the exact Unicode character helps avoid substitution, which can cause incorrect spelling, search mismatches, or broken text rendering across platforms. When you need the “D with hook” shape, use Ɗ directly via its code point or HTML/CSS escapes.
What is the Unicode code point for Ɗ?
Ɗ is Unicode code point U+018A (Latin Capital Letter D with Hook).
How can I copy Ɗ reliably into HTML or web code?
You can use the HTML entity Ɗ or the JavaScript escape \\u{018A}. For CSS, use \\018A.
Is Ɗ the same as the normal letter “D”?
No. Ɗ is a separate Unicode character with its own code point, so it should be used when the “D with hook” form is required.
Why does Ɗ sometimes appear as a box or wrong glyph?
That usually means the current font doesn’t support the Latin Extended glyph or the character wasn’t encoded correctly. Try using a font that supports U+018A.