Latin Capital Letter K With Dot Below Letter
Ḳ is the Latin Capital Letter K with Dot Below (U+1E32) used to represent a specific K variant in Latin-based text.
U+1E32
Ḳ is a Unicode character that looks like a capital K with a dot below it. It belongs to the Latin Extended block. If you need this exact letter shape, copying the symbol below is the safest option.
Latin Capital Letter K With Dot Below Letter Meaning
Ḳ is “Latin Capital Letter K with Dot Below” (Unicode U+1E32). The dot below distinguishes this K from a plain capital K (K). In practice, this character is used when a writing system, transcription, or typography standard requires a K variant marked with a dot. Common scenarios include linguistics-oriented orthographies and specialized text where diacritics on consonants carry phonetic or orthographic meaning. Because it is a distinct Unicode code point, it’s best treated as its own character rather than a regular “K” plus a separate dot.
Common uses
- •Copying a specific letter in a linguistic transcription that requires K with a dot below
- •Typography and layout work where a precise Unicode character must match published text
- •Creating labels, names, or acronyms that intentionally use this exact K variant
- •Preparing content for publishing systems that rely on Unicode-accurate characters
- •Editing or proofreading documents that already contain Ḳ so formatting stays consistent
Examples
Ḳ — Latin Capital Letter K with Dot Below
- ḲḲuṇḍa
- ḲSḳal method
- ḲḲārim
- ḲVersion Ḳ.1
- ḲCheck: Ḳ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1E32 | |
| HTML Entity | Ḳ | |
| HTML Code | Ḳ | |
| CSS | \1E32 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 7730 | |
| Decimal | 7730 |
How to type Latin Capital Letter K With Dot Below Letter (Ḳ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 7730 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1E32 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1E32. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1e32, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ḳ 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 K With Dot Below letter mean?
Ḳ is “Latin Capital Letter K with Dot Below” (Unicode U+1E32). The dot below distinguishes this K from a plain capital K (K). In practice, this character is used when a writing system, transcription, or typography standard requires a K variant marked with a dot. Common scenarios include linguistics-oriented orthographies and specialized text where diacritics on consonants carry phonetic or orthographic meaning. Because it is a distinct Unicode code point, it’s best treated as its own character rather than a regular “K” plus a separate dot.
What Unicode character is Ḳ?
Ḳ is the Latin Capital Letter K with Dot Below, Unicode code point U+1E32 (HTML entity Ḳ).
How do I copy Ḳ into my text?
Copy the character directly from this page (Ḳ). Using the direct Unicode character helps avoid rendering differences.
Is Ḳ the same as a normal “K” with a dot I add myself?
No. Ḳ is a distinct Unicode character. For reliable results, use the exact character rather than combining separate characters.
Why would I need this specific K variant?
You may need it when an orthography, transcription standard, or typographic requirement calls for a K marked with a dot below.