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
- ẼẼleon
- ẼAlẼxandre
- ẼẼngström
- ẼCafé Ẽdio
- ẼẼnclosure details
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1EBC | |
| HTML Entity | Ẽ | |
| HTML Code | Ẽ | |
| CSS | \1EBC | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 7868 | |
| Decimal | 7868 |
How to type Latin Capital Letter E With Tilde Letter (Ẽ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 7868 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1EBC then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1EBC. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1ebc, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ẽ 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 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.