Latin Capital Letter O With Loop Letter
Ꝍ is a Latin Extended letter used to represent an O with a distinctive loop.
U+A74C
Ꝍ is a Unicode character named LATIN CAPITAL LETTER O WITH LOOP. It belongs to the Latin Extended block and has a specific code point used in digital text. If you need a capital O variant with a loop, this character helps keep your typography consistent.
Latin Capital Letter O With Loop Letter Meaning
Ꝍ (LATIN CAPITAL LETTER O WITH LOOP, U+A74C) is a special capital form of the Latin letter O. Unlike a standard “O”, it includes a loop element that can be important for accurate representation in historical-looking typography, specialized letterforms, or text encoded using extended Latin alphabets. Because it is a dedicated Unicode character, using Ꝍ rather than approximations (like “O” or decorative symbols) improves consistency across fonts and platforms. The HTML entity is Ꝍ and common programming escapes like \\u{A74C} can be used to ensure the correct character is inserted.
Common uses
- •Using a historically styled capital O in editorial or academic layouts
- •Preserving exact letterforms when copying text from sources that use extended Latin characters
- •Displaying correct names, transliterations, or terms encoded with U+A74C
- •Creating custom typographic compositions where a distinct O-loop capital is required
- •Representing specialized orthography in digital humanities or archiving tools
Examples
Ꝍ Latin Capital Letter O with Loop
- ꝌꝌ is used as a distinct capital O form.
- ꝌType: Ꝍ to keep the correct letterform.
- ꝌExample title: Ꝍ Collections.
- ꝌIn this document, Ꝍ appears in the header.
- ꝌUse Ꝍ when the source text specifies U+A74C.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+A74C | |
| HTML Entity | Ꝍ | |
| HTML Code | Ꝍ | |
| CSS | \A74C | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 42828 | |
| Decimal | 42828 |
How to type Latin Capital Letter O With Loop Letter (Ꝍ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 42828 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type A74C then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type A74C. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type a74c, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ꝍ 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 Loop letter mean?
Ꝍ (LATIN CAPITAL LETTER O WITH LOOP, U+A74C) is a special capital form of the Latin letter O. Unlike a standard “O”, it includes a loop element that can be important for accurate representation in historical-looking typography, specialized letterforms, or text encoded using extended Latin alphabets. Because it is a dedicated Unicode character, using Ꝍ rather than approximations (like “O” or decorative symbols) improves consistency across fonts and platforms. The HTML entity is Ꝍ and common programming escapes like \\u{A74C} can be used to ensure the correct character is inserted.
What is the Unicode code point for Ꝍ?
Ꝍ has the Unicode code point U+A74C (LATIN CAPITAL LETTER O WITH LOOP).
How can I copy Ꝍ reliably?
Copy the character from this page, or use an escape like JS \\u{A74C}, CSS \\A74C, or HTML Ꝍ to avoid font/keyboard issues.
Where does Ꝍ belong in Unicode?
It is in the Latin Extended category.
Is Ꝍ the same as a regular capital O?
No. Ꝍ is a distinct capital letter form (O with a loop), not the standard “O”, so it may render differently and should be used when that exact character is intended.