Latin Capital Letter K With Diagonal Stroke Letter
Ꝃ is a Unicode Latin Extended capital K variant with a diagonal stroke.
U+A742
Ꝃ (U+A742) is a Latin Extended capital letter used in writing systems and historical or typographic contexts. If you need a specific look for a K with a diagonal stroke, this character helps you match that form. Use the copy options below for quick pasting in documents and web design.
Latin Capital Letter K With Diagonal Stroke Letter Meaning
Ꝃ is the Unicode character named LATIN CAPITAL LETTER K WITH DIAGONAL STROKE (U+A742). It represents a capital form of the letter K modified with a diagonal stroke. Like other Latin Extended characters, it’s most useful when you must match a particular typeface tradition, transcription standard, or glyph shape found in historical texts, scholarly editions, or specialized typography. In everyday text, it doesn’t replace the regular letter K; instead, it appears where a specific letter form is required for accuracy, consistency, or visual styling.
Common uses
- •Typography: matching a specific historical or editorial glyph for a capital K
- •Scholarly text: using the exact character when transcribing documents
- •Education and reference: labeling letters in writing-system examples
- •Branding/design: creating niche visual styles that require this exact glyph
- •Web content: publishing accurate text using Unicode instead of approximate substitutes
Examples
Ꝃ Latin Capital Letter K with Diagonal Stroke
- ꝂꝂa Ꝃibra
- ꝂCap. Ꝃ
- ꝂꝂ is a capital K form with a diagonal stroke.
- ꝂSee also: Ꝃ in the Unicode Latin Extended block.
- ꝂManuscript note: Ꝃ appears near the chapter title.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+A742 | |
| HTML Entity | Ꝃ | |
| HTML Code | Ꝃ | |
| CSS | \A742 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 42818 | |
| Decimal | 42818 |
How to type Latin Capital Letter K With Diagonal Stroke Letter (Ꝃ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 42818 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type A742 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type A742. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type a742, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ꝃ 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 is Ꝃ and what does its Unicode name mean?
Ꝃ is LATIN CAPITAL LETTER K WITH DIAGONAL STROKE. It’s a capital K variant that includes a diagonal stroke as part of the glyph design.
What is the Unicode code point for Ꝃ?
The Unicode code point is U+A742.
How can I copy Ꝃ for use in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: Ꝃ (as provided).
How do I insert Ꝃ in JavaScript strings?
Use the JavaScript escape: \\u{A742} (as provided).