Latin Capital Letter M With Dot Below Letter
Ṃ is the Latin capital letter M with a dot below, used as a distinct character in extended Latin alphabets.
U+1E42
Ṃ is a specific Unicode character: “LATIN CAPITAL LETTER M WITH DOT BELOW” (U+1E42). Use it when a plain “M” is not correct for your language, transcription, or typography needs.
Latin Capital Letter M With Dot Below Letter Meaning
Ṃ (U+1E42) is a Latin letter variant that includes a dot below the character. It is part of the “Latin Extended” block, which provides additional letters used by various writing systems and scholarly transcription conventions. In practice, Ṃ is used to represent a specific sound or distinction that differs from a standard “M”. Because it’s a single Unicode character (not a combination of “M” plus a dot you draw manually), it’s important to copy the exact symbol to preserve correct spelling, searching, and consistent rendering across platforms.
Common uses
- •Accurate text entry for languages or orthographies that distinguish Ṃ from M
- •Scholarly or phonetic transcription where M-with-dot-below is required
- •Typography and layout work when you need the correct extended Latin character
- •Creating consistent brand names, document headings, or identifiers that use Ṃ
- •Authoring content and metadata where the exact Unicode character must be preserved
Examples
Ṃ — Latin Capital Letter M with Dot Below
- ṂṂ is distinct from M in extended Latin scripts.
- ṂEnter Ṃ (U+1E42) to match the source text exactly.
- ṂThe letter Ṃ appears in certain transliterations.
- ṂI used Ṃ in the title to keep the spelling correct.
- ṂSearch results differ when you type Ṃ instead of M.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1E42 | |
| HTML Entity | Ṃ | |
| HTML Code | Ṃ | |
| CSS | \1E42 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 7746 | |
| Decimal | 7746 |
How to type Latin Capital Letter M With Dot Below Letter (Ṃ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 7746 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1E42 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1E42. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1e42, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ṃ 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 M With Dot Below letter mean?
Ṃ (U+1E42) is a Latin letter variant that includes a dot below the character. It is part of the “Latin Extended” block, which provides additional letters used by various writing systems and scholarly transcription conventions. In practice, Ṃ is used to represent a specific sound or distinction that differs from a standard “M”. Because it’s a single Unicode character (not a combination of “M” plus a dot you draw manually), it’s important to copy the exact symbol to preserve correct spelling, searching, and consistent rendering across platforms.
How do I copy Ṃ reliably?
Copy the symbol directly from this page (Ṃ). For developers, use the provided Unicode code point U+1E42 or the escapes (HTML: Ṃ, CSS: \\1E42, JS: \\u{1E42}).
Is Ṃ the same as the regular letter M?
No. Ṃ is a distinct Unicode character (LATIN CAPITAL LETTER M WITH DOT BELOW) and should be used when the distinction matters in your text or transcription.
What is the Unicode code point for Ṃ?
Ṃ uses Unicode code point U+1E42.
Will Ṃ display correctly on all devices?
It should display when the chosen font supports the character. If you see a missing glyph, try a font with broader Unicode coverage.