Latin Capital Letter Glottal A Letter
Ꞻ is the Latin capital letter glottal A (U+A7BA) from the Latin Extended block.
U+A7BA
Ꞻ (U+A7BA) is a specific Latin Extended letter. It’s useful when you need the exact glottal-A capital form for linguistics or language-specific text. Below you’ll find copy options, code escapes, and practical examples.
Latin Capital Letter Glottal A Letter Meaning
Ꞻ is the Unicode character “LATIN CAPITAL LETTER GLOTTAL A” (U+A7BA). As its name suggests, it represents a capital form of the “glottal A” letter used in certain phonetic or language transcription contexts. Unlike common Latin A, this character is distinct and should be used when your source text, font, or transcription standard calls for that exact symbol. Because it’s in the Latin Extended block, it may not render correctly in older fonts; using a Unicode-capable font helps ensure consistent display. When working with plain text, use the provided HTML or JavaScript escapes to avoid mismatches.
Common uses
- •Linguistics notes where a transcription requires a glottal-A capital letter
- •Creating templates for language study materials using Unicode-accurate characters
- •Labeling or typographic work for manuscripts or academic drafts that require exact glyphs
- •Digital archives where stored text must preserve the precise Unicode character
- •UI text or documentation for tools that expose Unicode characters
Examples
Ꞻ Latin Capital Letter Glottal A
- ꞺꞺa
- ꞺꞺɁa
- ꞺReading: Ꞻ
- ꞺTranscription uses Ꞻ in uppercase positions.
- ꞺChapter header: Ꞻ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+A7BA | |
| HTML Entity | Ꞻ | |
| HTML Code | Ꞻ | |
| CSS | \A7BA | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 42938 | |
| Decimal | 42938 |
How to type Latin Capital Letter Glottal A Letter (Ꞻ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 42938 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type A7BA then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type A7BA. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type a7ba, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ꞻ 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 Glottal A letter mean?
Ꞻ is the Unicode character “LATIN CAPITAL LETTER GLOTTAL A” (U+A7BA). As its name suggests, it represents a capital form of the “glottal A” letter used in certain phonetic or language transcription contexts. Unlike common Latin A, this character is distinct and should be used when your source text, font, or transcription standard calls for that exact symbol. Because it’s in the Latin Extended block, it may not render correctly in older fonts; using a Unicode-capable font helps ensure consistent display. When working with plain text, use the provided HTML or JavaScript escapes to avoid mismatches.
What is the Unicode code point for Ꞻ?
Ꞻ is U+A7BA.
How can I copy Ꞻ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: Ꞻ
What JavaScript escape can I use for Ꞻ?
Use: \\u{A7BA}
Will Ꞻ always display correctly?
Not always. It depends on whether the font supports the Latin Extended character. Using a Unicode-capable font improves rendering.