Latin Capital Letter O With Hook Above Letter
Ỏ is the Latin capital letter O with a hook above, used in extended Latin alphabets and proper text.
U+1ECE
“Ỏ” (U+1ECE) is a Latin Extended character. It’s commonly needed when writing names or words that use this specific diacritic. You can copy it directly or use the provided Unicode and escape sequences in software.
Latin Capital Letter O With Hook Above Letter Meaning
Ỏ is a capital Latin letter O modified with a hook above (a diacritic). In practice, its meaning comes from the orthography of languages that use this diacritic, where it represents a distinct letter form rather than a decorative variant. Because it is a specific Unicode character in the Latin Extended block, using it exactly (instead of plain “O”) helps preserve spelling, correct display, and search accuracy for proper names, quoted text, and official writing. If you see “Ỏ” in text you’re handling (documents, forms, or datasets), copying the exact character is the safest way to maintain correctness.
Common uses
- •Writing names or words that require the O with hook above diacritic
- •Correct transcription or citation of text in multilingual documents
- •Preparing labels, tags, or credits in design and publishing workflows
- •Using the character in UI text where proper spelling matters
- •Representing the exact character in data entry, exports, and search fields
Examples
Ỏ – Latin Capital Letter O with Hook Above
- ỎỎng is the surname shown in the official record.
- ỎI typed “Ỏ” using the Unicode code point U+1ECE.
- ỎThe title includes Ỏ as part of the correct spelling.
- ỎPlease keep Ỏ unchanged in the exported dataset.
- ỎHer signature starts with Ỏ.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1ECE | |
| HTML Entity | Ỏ | |
| HTML Code | Ỏ | |
| CSS | \1ECE | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 7886 | |
| Decimal | 7886 |
How to type Latin Capital Letter O With Hook Above Letter (Ỏ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 7886 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1ECE then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1ECE. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1ece, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ỏ 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 O With Hook Above letter mean?
Ỏ is a capital Latin letter O modified with a hook above (a diacritic). In practice, its meaning comes from the orthography of languages that use this diacritic, where it represents a distinct letter form rather than a decorative variant. Because it is a specific Unicode character in the Latin Extended block, using it exactly (instead of plain “O”) helps preserve spelling, correct display, and search accuracy for proper names, quoted text, and official writing. If you see “Ỏ” in text you’re handling (documents, forms, or datasets), copying the exact character is the safest way to maintain correctness.
What Unicode character is “Ỏ”?
“Ỏ” is the LATIN CAPITAL LETTER O WITH HOOK ABOVE, Unicode code point U+1ECE.
How do I copy “Ỏ” for use in documents or web pages?
Copy the character “Ỏ” from this page, or paste the HTML entity: Ỏ.
What escape sequences can I use in code?
HTML entity: Ỏ CSS escape: \\1ECE; JavaScript escape: \\u{1ECE}.
Should I use plain “O” instead?
No—if the text requires this diacritic, use “Ỏ” exactly. Replacing it with “O” changes the character and can affect spelling and search results.