Latin Capital Letter L With Cedilla Letter
Ļ is the uppercase “L” with a cedilla, used in certain Latin-based writing systems.
U+013B
Ļ (U+013B) is a Latin Extended uppercase character. It’s commonly needed when typing or designing text that includes languages using this specific letter form. Use the copy options below or the listed code escapes for accurate rendering.
Latin Capital Letter L With Cedilla Letter Meaning
Ļ is the Unicode character “LATIN CAPITAL LETTER L WITH CEDILLA” (U+013B). The cedilla (a small hook) modifies the letter “L” to represent a distinct sound or spelling convention in languages that use this letter. While it may look unusual in English text, it appears in proper names, loanwords, and native-language writing where this exact character matters. When you need the precise form, prefer copying Ļ directly or using the provided Unicode/HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes rather than substituting a similar-looking “L,” because that can change meaning and cause display issues.
Common uses
- •Typing proper nouns or place names that include Ļ
- •Creating accurate multilingual text in documents and forms
- •Designing posters, headings, and UI labels for languages using Ļ
- •Publishing content where correct Unicode characters must match source text
- •Programming and generating text in web applications using Unicode escapes
Examples
Ļ Latin Capital Letter L with Cedilla
- ĻĻaudis
- ĻRūgļiņas Ļ
- ĻLatviņa Ļaudze
- ĻĻvov festival
- ĻSend: Ļ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+013B | |
| HTML Entity | Ļ | |
| HTML Code | Ļ | |
| CSS | \013B | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 315 | |
| Decimal | 315 |
How to type Latin Capital Letter L With Cedilla Letter (Ļ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 315 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 013B then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 013B. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 013b, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ļ 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 L With Cedilla letter mean?
Ļ is the Unicode character “LATIN CAPITAL LETTER L WITH CEDILLA” (U+013B). The cedilla (a small hook) modifies the letter “L” to represent a distinct sound or spelling convention in languages that use this letter. While it may look unusual in English text, it appears in proper names, loanwords, and native-language writing where this exact character matters. When you need the precise form, prefer copying Ļ directly or using the provided Unicode/HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes rather than substituting a similar-looking “L,” because that can change meaning and cause display issues.
What Unicode character is Ļ?
Ļ is “LATIN CAPITAL LETTER L WITH CEDILLA” with Unicode code point U+013B.
How do I insert Ļ in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: Ļ.
What CSS or programming escape can I use for Ļ?
CSS escape: \\013B. JavaScript escape: \\u{013B}.
Can I replace Ļ with a normal “L” if it’s not available?
For accurate text, it’s better not to substitute “L.” Ļ represents a distinct character, and using “L” can change spelling and meaning.