Latin Capital Letter L With Middle Dot Letter
Ŀ is the Latin capital letter L with a middle dot (U+013F), used in extended Latin alphabets and typography.
U+013F
Ŀ (U+013F) is an extended Latin character: a capital L with a dot placed in the middle. It’s useful when you need accurate text representation for languages or specialized typography. This page helps you copy it and use the correct code points.
Latin Capital Letter L With Middle Dot Letter Meaning
Ŀ is the Unicode character named “LATIN CAPITAL LETTER L WITH MIDDLE DOT” (U+013F). As a letter form, it may appear in orthographies or transliterations that distinguish sounds or word forms using diacritics embedded into the letter itself. Compared with plain “L” (U+004C), the middle dot changes the glyph shape and can be important for correct spelling, proper names, and academic or linguistic text. In design and typesetting, the character can also be used deliberately to match a specific font style or to create consistent labeling where a dotted L is required.
Common uses
- •Typing or displaying names and words that use the L with middle dot as part of correct orthography
- •Preparing multilingual documents where a specific extended Latin character must be preserved
- •Linguistics and language study materials that require faithful transcription and typography
- •Graphic design and branding mockups that need a distinctive dotted-cap L letterform
- •Programming UI labels, forms, or content where the exact character and code point must match
Examples
Ŀ Latin Capital Letter L with Middle Dot
- ĿĿéonard
- ĿStaĿp
- ĿĿatvia
- ĿCap-Ŀine
- ĿModel: Ŀ-100
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+013F | |
| HTML Entity | Ŀ | |
| HTML Code | Ŀ | |
| CSS | \013F | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 319 | |
| Decimal | 319 |
How to type Latin Capital Letter L With Middle Dot Letter (Ŀ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 319 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 013F then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 013F. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 013f, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ŀ 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 Middle Dot letter mean?
Ŀ is the Unicode character named “LATIN CAPITAL LETTER L WITH MIDDLE DOT” (U+013F). As a letter form, it may appear in orthographies or transliterations that distinguish sounds or word forms using diacritics embedded into the letter itself. Compared with plain “L” (U+004C), the middle dot changes the glyph shape and can be important for correct spelling, proper names, and academic or linguistic text. In design and typesetting, the character can also be used deliberately to match a specific font style or to create consistent labeling where a dotted L is required.
What is the Unicode code point for Ŀ?
Ŀ is U+013F (LATIN CAPITAL LETTER L WITH MIDDLE DOT).
How can I copy Ŀ from this page?
Copy the character shown as Ŀ, or use the provided HTML entity Ŀ / CSS escape \\013F / JavaScript escape \\u{013F}.
Will Ŀ look the same in every font?
No. The middle dot and letter styling depend on the selected font. If a font doesn’t support the character, it may display as a fallback glyph.
Is Ŀ the same as a normal “L”?
No. Ŀ (U+013F) includes a middle dot and is distinct from plain “L” (U+004C).