Latin Capital Letter G With Dot Above Letter
Ġ is a Latin Extended capital G with a dot above, used for precise typography and language-specific text.
U+0120
Ġ (U+0120) is a Unicode character in the Latin Extended block. It represents a capital “G” with a dot above, which may be required for specific writing systems, names, or typography.
Latin Capital Letter G With Dot Above Letter Meaning
Ġ is the uppercase form of “G with dot above,” identified by Unicode as LATIN CAPITAL LETTER G WITH DOT ABOVE (U+0120). Visually, it looks like a standard capital G with an additional dot placed above the letter. In practice, this character is used when the dot is not decorative but part of the correct spelling or orthography. You’ll see it in language representations, proper nouns, and specialized typography where accuracy matters. Because it’s a distinct Unicode character, it may not be interchangeable with plain “G” (U+0047), and it can affect searching, sorting, and text rendering.
Common uses
- •Typing or displaying names and words that require a dotted uppercase G
- •Correcting typography in documents and design mockups that use Latin Extended characters
- •Preparing multilingual content where the dotted letter is part of the official spelling
- •Using the character in search indexing or databases that must preserve exact Unicode text
- •Labeling or annotating text in educational or reference materials
Examples
Ġ — Latin Capital Letter G with Dot Above
- ĠĠeorge
- ĠĠuimaraes
- ĠĠorod
- ĠThe letter Ġ appears in some language texts.
- ĠCopy: Ġ (U+0120) for accurate spelling.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0120 | |
| HTML Entity | Ġ | |
| HTML Code | Ġ | |
| CSS | \0120 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 288 | |
| Decimal | 288 |
How to type Latin Capital Letter G With Dot Above Letter (Ġ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 288 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0120 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0120. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0120, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ġ 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
Is Ġ the same as the regular letter G?
No. Ġ is a distinct Unicode character (U+0120). It includes a dot above, so it may not match “G” in searches or sorting.
How do I type Ġ on a keyboard?
There’s no universal keyboard shortcut. The most reliable approach is to copy/paste it or insert it using its Unicode code point (U+0120) in your software.
What are the HTML, CSS, and JavaScript ways to insert Ġ?
HTML entity: Ġ. CSS escape: \\0120. JavaScript (Unicode escape): \\u{0120}.
What does “Latin Extended” mean for this character?
“Latin Extended” is the Unicode block where this character is categorized. It helps software recognize and render the correct glyph.