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Latin Capital Letter E With Tilde Letter

Ẽ is a Latin capital E with a tilde, used to represent specific letter forms in extended Latin text.

U+1EBC

Ẽ (Latin Capital Letter E with Tilde) is a Unicode character with code point U+1EBC. It’s useful when you need the exact “E + tilde” form rather than approximations. You can copy it directly or use its HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.

Latin Capital Letter E With Tilde Letter Meaning

Ẽ is the Latin capital letter “E” modified with a tilde. As a Unicode character (U+1EBC), it represents a specific uppercase letter form, not just a normal E with a decorative mark. In practice, it appears in languages and transcriptions that require a tilde over the vowel, as well as in properly typeset names, technical strings, and typographic sources that distinguish this exact letter. Using Ẽ ensures consistent rendering across platforms and avoids issues that can happen when someone uses a plain “E” with a separately placed tilde.

Common uses

  • Copying and pasting properly accented uppercase text in documents and emails
  • Displaying names or terms that require an exact “E with tilde” letter form
  • Labeling UI elements or forms where extended Latin characters must be accurate
  • Writing multilingual content in editors that preserve Unicode character identity
  • Using in developer strings where you need the exact Unicode code point

Examples

Ẽ — Latin Capital Letter E with Tilde

  • Ẽleon
  • AlẼxandre
  • Ẽngström
  • Café Ẽdio
  • Ẽnclosure details

Variations

Technical codes

UnicodeU+1EBC
HTML EntityẼ
HTML CodeẼ
CSS\1EBC

FAQ

What does the Latin Capital Letter E With Tilde letter mean?

Ẽ is the Latin capital letter “E” modified with a tilde. As a Unicode character (U+1EBC), it represents a specific uppercase letter form, not just a normal E with a decorative mark. In practice, it appears in languages and transcriptions that require a tilde over the vowel, as well as in properly typeset names, technical strings, and typographic sources that distinguish this exact letter. Using Ẽ ensures consistent rendering across platforms and avoids issues that can happen when someone uses a plain “E” with a separately placed tilde.

What is the Unicode code point for Ẽ?

Ẽ has the Unicode code point U+1EBC.

How do I insert Ẽ using HTML?

Use the HTML entity: Ẽ.

How do I type Ẽ in CSS?

You can use the CSS escape: \\1EBC.

Can I replace Ẽ with a plain “E” plus a tilde?

For best consistency, use the single Unicode character Ẽ rather than approximations, especially when the exact uppercase letter form matters.

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