Latin Capital Letter E With Circumflex And Dot Below Letter
Ệ is the uppercase letter E with a circumflex and a dot below (U+1EC6).
U+1EC6
The character Ệ is a Unicode Latin letter used in extended Latin scripts. It’s commonly needed when writing text that includes this specific diacritic combination. Below you’ll find copy options and codepoint details for reliable use.
Latin Capital Letter E With Circumflex And Dot Below Letter Meaning
Ệ (U+1EC6) is an uppercase Latin letter “E” carrying two diacritics: a circumflex (ˆ) and a dot below (̣). In Unicode, it’s classified under “Latin Extended,” meaning it belongs to the extended set of Latin characters used to represent particular sounds and orthographic distinctions. The exact linguistic value depends on the writing system and language conventions that use this letter; the symbol itself is primarily significant as a specific standardized character, not as a decorative or mathematical symbol. Use it when the text requires the precise uppercase form with both diacritics.
Common uses
- •Typing or formatting Vietnamese text that requires the uppercase form Ệ
- •Correctly rendering names, places, or titles that include Ệ in databases and documents
- •Designing posters, menus, or signage where exact spelling matters
- •Developing UI text and localization strings that must match the correct Unicode character
- •Publishing captions or articles where accurate diacritics are required for readability
Examples
Ệ (Latin Capital Letter E with Circumflex and Dot Below)
- ỆỆNH GIÁ
- ỆCHỈ ĐẠO: ỆM THI
- ỆTỔ Ệ
- ỆĐỀ ỆNH
- ỆHỘI Ệ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1EC6 | |
| HTML Entity | Ệ | |
| HTML Code | Ệ | |
| CSS | \1EC6 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 7878 | |
| Decimal | 7878 |
How to type Latin Capital Letter E With Circumflex And Dot Below Letter (Ệ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 7878 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1EC6 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1EC6. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1ec6, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ệ 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 E With Circumflex And Dot Below letter mean?
Ệ (U+1EC6) is an uppercase Latin letter “E” carrying two diacritics: a circumflex (ˆ) and a dot below (̣). In Unicode, it’s classified under “Latin Extended,” meaning it belongs to the extended set of Latin characters used to represent particular sounds and orthographic distinctions. The exact linguistic value depends on the writing system and language conventions that use this letter; the symbol itself is primarily significant as a specific standardized character, not as a decorative or mathematical symbol. Use it when the text requires the precise uppercase form with both diacritics.
What is the Unicode code point for Ệ?
The character Ệ is U+1EC6.
How do I write Ệ in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity Ệ (as provided for this character).
How can I use Ệ in JavaScript?
Use the escape sequence \u{1EC6}.
Is Ệ the same as a plain letter E with a separate dot or circumflex?
No—Ệ is a specific standardized character. For correct results, use the exact character U+1EC6 rather than visually similar but different compositions.