Latin Capital Letter M With Hook Letter
Ɱ is the Latin Capital Letter M with Hook, a Unicode character used in extended Latin typography.
U+2C6E
Ɱ (U+2C6E) is a Unicode character from the Latin Extended block. It’s mainly used when you need this specific letter shape exactly as represented in text and fonts.
Latin Capital Letter M With Hook Letter Meaning
Ɱ is “LATIN CAPITAL LETTER M WITH HOOK” (Unicode U+2C6E). As a distinct capital letter, it’s typically encountered in specialized text where an extended Latin alphabet character is required—often for accurate transcription, typography, or language data that includes this exact form. Visually, it looks like a capital M with an attached hook-like element. If you’re designing, the most important practical detail is matching the exact code point so the intended glyph appears in the right font. In everyday writing, it’s uncommon, but it can matter for correct encoding and consistent rendering in documents and applications.
Common uses
- •Accurate transcription in multilingual text that requires the exact capital form
- •Typography and layout where the specific glyph must match a reference document
- •Copying and sharing character-specific text (e.g., names, labels, or identifiers)
- •Programming and data entry that depends on correct Unicode code points
- •Designing badges, posters, or UI elements that must use this exact letter shape
Examples
Ɱ Latin Capital Letter M with Hook
- ⱮⱮ
- ⱮLetter: Ɱ
- ⱮUnicode: Ɱ (U+2C6E)
- ⱮSample text with Ɱ included.
- ⱮCapital form: Ɱ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2C6E | |
| HTML Entity | Ɱ | |
| HTML Code | Ɱ | |
| CSS | \2C6E | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11374 | |
| Decimal | 11374 |
How to type Latin Capital Letter M With Hook Letter (Ɱ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11374 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2C6E then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2C6E. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2c6e, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ɱ 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 Hook letter mean?
Ɱ is “LATIN CAPITAL LETTER M WITH HOOK” (Unicode U+2C6E). As a distinct capital letter, it’s typically encountered in specialized text where an extended Latin alphabet character is required—often for accurate transcription, typography, or language data that includes this exact form. Visually, it looks like a capital M with an attached hook-like element. If you’re designing, the most important practical detail is matching the exact code point so the intended glyph appears in the right font. In everyday writing, it’s uncommon, but it can matter for correct encoding and consistent rendering in documents and applications.
What is the Unicode code point for Ɱ?
Ɱ is Unicode U+2C6E (LATIN CAPITAL LETTER M WITH HOOK).
How do I copy Ɱ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: Ɱ.
What CSS escape can I use to render Ɱ?
Use the CSS escape: \\2C6E.
Why does Ɱ look different on my screen?
The glyph appearance depends on the font. If the font lacks support for U+2C6E, you may see a fallback character.