Latin Capital Letter L With Bar Letter
Ƚ is the Latin capital letter L with a horizontal bar (U+023D).
U+023D
The symbol Ƚ is a Unicode character from the Latin Extended block. It represents a modified capital “L” with a bar, making it useful for specific alphabets and typography. Below you’ll find copy/paste options and practical usage guidance.
Latin Capital Letter L With Bar Letter Meaning
Ƚ (Unicode U+023D) is the Latin capital letter “L with bar”. Unlike the regular L, the bar distinguishes the character visually, which can be required for proper spelling in certain languages or for accurate text reproduction in names, academic material, and transliteration. It’s also used in typography and design when a writer or designer needs a distinct “L” form rather than the standard Latin capital letter. Because it’s a dedicated Unicode character, it’s best used by copying the symbol or typing the correct code point rather than substituting with a plain “L”.
Common uses
- •Typing or displaying text that requires the specific “L with bar” character
- •Accurate copying/pasting for names, citations, or documents that use this letter
- •Typography and logo work where a distinct capital L shape is required
- •Linguistics, transliteration, or language study materials that distinguish variants
- •User interface text or labels that must match a required character set
Examples
Ƚ Latin Capital Letter L with Bar
- ȽȽ is different from L in Unicode text.
- ȽUse Ƚ when the document specifies L with a bar.
- ȽThe character Ƚ appears in some orthographies.
- ȽI copied Ƚ from the symbol list to avoid mistakes.
- ȽDesigners may choose Ƚ for a custom typographic style.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+023D | |
| HTML Entity | Ƚ | |
| HTML Code | Ƚ | |
| CSS | \023D |
FAQ
What does the Latin Capital Letter L With Bar letter mean?
Ƚ (Unicode U+023D) is the Latin capital letter “L with bar”. Unlike the regular L, the bar distinguishes the character visually, which can be required for proper spelling in certain languages or for accurate text reproduction in names, academic material, and transliteration. It’s also used in typography and design when a writer or designer needs a distinct “L” form rather than the standard Latin capital letter. Because it’s a dedicated Unicode character, it’s best used by copying the symbol or typing the correct code point rather than substituting with a plain “L”.
What is the Unicode code point for Ƚ?
Ƚ is Unicode U+023D (LATIN CAPITAL LETTER L WITH BAR).
How can I copy Ƚ safely across apps?
Copy the character directly (Ƚ) from this page, or paste using the Unicode code point U+023D so it doesn’t get replaced by a plain “L”.
Can I replace Ƚ with the normal letter L?
Not if the text requires the specific character. Ƚ (U+023D) is distinct from L, so substitution can change meaning or break correct spelling.
How do I type Ƚ in programming or HTML?
Use the HTML entity Ƚ or the escapes CSS \\023D / JavaScript \\u{023D} as provided above.