Latin Capital Letter G With Stroke Letter
Ǥ (Latin Capital Letter G with Stroke) is an extended Latin uppercase G used in specific languages and typography.
U+01E4
Ǥ is an uppercase Latin letter that looks like a G with a horizontal stroke. It belongs to the Unicode Latin Extended block, so it works reliably in modern fonts and systems. This page helps you copy, reference, and insert the character in writing, design, or code.
Latin Capital Letter G With Stroke Letter Meaning
Ǥ (U+01E4) is “LATIN CAPITAL LETTER G WITH STROKE,” an uppercase character used in writing systems that distinguish this special form of the letter G. It often appears in correctly spelled native-language text, names, and academic or typographic standards where the stroke is meaningful for accurate orthography. In design and branding, it may be used to match a specific spelling, create a distinct typographic voice, or support accurate display of language-specific text. When editing documents, forms, or web content, using the exact Unicode character helps prevent substitution with a plain “G.”
Common uses
- •Copying and pasting correct uppercase text in languages that use Ǥ
- •Typography and layout design where a specific letterform must be preserved
- •User interface labels, product names, or brand text that contains Ǥ
- •Academic writing, citations, or documents requiring exact character accuracy
- •Developer content for localization, names, and multilingual text fields
Examples
Ǥ — Latin Capital Letter G with Stroke
- ǤǤorod Ǥan
- ǤǤetare
- ǤA Ǥ is different from a G.
- ǤLanguage support: Ǥ included.
- ǤPress Ǥ to insert the character.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+01E4 | |
| HTML Entity | Ǥ | |
| HTML Code | Ǥ | |
| CSS | \01E4 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 484 | |
| Decimal | 484 |
How to type Latin Capital Letter G With Stroke Letter (Ǥ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 484 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 01E4 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 01E4. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 01e4, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ǥ 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 G With Stroke letter mean?
Ǥ (U+01E4) is “LATIN CAPITAL LETTER G WITH STROKE,” an uppercase character used in writing systems that distinguish this special form of the letter G. It often appears in correctly spelled native-language text, names, and academic or typographic standards where the stroke is meaningful for accurate orthography. In design and branding, it may be used to match a specific spelling, create a distinct typographic voice, or support accurate display of language-specific text. When editing documents, forms, or web content, using the exact Unicode character helps prevent substitution with a plain “G.”
What Unicode character is Ǥ?
Ǥ is U+01E4, named “LATIN CAPITAL LETTER G WITH STROKE.”
How do I copy Ǥ easily?
Select and copy the character directly from this page: Ǥ. You can also use Ǥ in HTML.
Will Ǥ display correctly in web and apps?
In most modern environments, yes—provided you use a font that supports Latin Extended characters.
Is Ǥ the same as a regular uppercase G?
No. Ǥ is a distinct Unicode letterform and should be used when the stroke form is required for correct spelling or typography.