Latin Capital Letter K With Stroke Letter
Ꝁ is the Unicode Latin capital letter K with a stroke (U+A740) used in extended Latin text.
U+A740
Ꝁ is a Unicode character from the Latin Extended block: LATIN CAPITAL LETTER K WITH STROKE (U+A740). It’s commonly used when a specific letterform is needed for accurate typography or scholarly transcription. Below are practical ways to copy and use it in text and code.
Latin Capital Letter K With Stroke Letter Meaning
Ꝁ (LATIN CAPITAL LETTER K WITH STROKE, U+A740) is a specific Latin letter variant distinguished by a stroke through or attached to the capital K form. Because it’s a distinct Unicode character (not a stylized font trick), it helps preserve intended spelling, orthography, or typographic conventions when exact glyph shapes matter. You may encounter it in specialized Latin transcriptions, historical or editorial materials, and in typography sets that rely on precise character matching rather than approximate substitutions. If you need the “K with stroke” character exactly, use the Unicode codepoint or the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
Common uses
- •Typography for projects that require the exact “capital K with stroke” glyph
- •Scholarly transcription where letterforms must match a source or edition precisely
- •Language/orthography work involving specialized Latin Extended characters
- •Design systems or brand mockups that use niche Unicode glyphs
- •Web and app content where accurate Unicode rendering is required
Examples
Ꝁ Latin Capital Letter K with Stroke
- ꝀꝀ in a title: ꝀIUSTITIA
- ꝀEditorial note label: Cap. Ꝁ
- ꝀTranscribed word: ꝀARITAS
- ꝀManuscript-style heading: ꝀAPITVLVM
- ꝀDocument snippet: ꝀEX EXEMPLI
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+A740 | |
| HTML Entity | Ꝁ | |
| HTML Code | Ꝁ | |
| CSS | \A740 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 42816 | |
| Decimal | 42816 |
How to type Latin Capital Letter K With Stroke Letter (Ꝁ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 42816 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type A740 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type A740. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type a740, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ꝁ 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 Stroke letter mean?
Ꝁ (LATIN CAPITAL LETTER K WITH STROKE, U+A740) is a specific Latin letter variant distinguished by a stroke through or attached to the capital K form. Because it’s a distinct Unicode character (not a stylized font trick), it helps preserve intended spelling, orthography, or typographic conventions when exact glyph shapes matter. You may encounter it in specialized Latin transcriptions, historical or editorial materials, and in typography sets that rely on precise character matching rather than approximate substitutions. If you need the “K with stroke” character exactly, use the Unicode codepoint or the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
What Unicode character is Ꝁ?
Ꝁ is LATIN CAPITAL LETTER K WITH STROKE with Unicode codepoint U+A740.
How can I copy Ꝁ reliably into my work?
Copy the character directly from this page, or paste it using the Unicode escapes in your editor (HTML: Ꝁ, CSS: \\A740, JavaScript: \\u{A740}).
Will Ꝁ always display correctly on my device?
It depends on font support. If your font doesn’t include the glyph, the character may appear as a fallback symbol. Using Unicode-capable fonts improves reliability.
Is Ꝁ the same as a normal letter K?
No. Ꝁ is a distinct Unicode letter variant (K with a stroke). For exact matching in text and typography, use U+A740 rather than substituting a plain “K”.