Latin Capital Letter Open E Letter
Ɔ is a Latin Extended capital letter used to represent the “open E” form in typography and text processing.
U+0190
Ɣ (Ɛ) is a Unicode character from the Latin Extended set. It has a dedicated code point and can be safely copied into documents and code. This page helps you find the right character and use it consistently across platforms.
Latin Capital Letter Open E Letter Meaning
Ǝ (shown here as Ɛ) is the Unicode character named “LATIN CAPITAL LETTER OPEN E” with code point U+0190. Visually, it resembles a capital “E” with an open or looped form, commonly used in specialized writing, typographic design, and standardized text sets that require a distinct character rather than a regular “E”. Because it’s its own Unicode character, it’s useful when you need consistent rendering, correct indexing, or accurate transcription in digital text. Use it when a plain “E” would not match the intended symbol.
Common uses
- •Typography and font testing for Latin Extended characters
- •Linguistics and transcription where an “open E” capital is required
- •UI text and branding that needs a distinct letter form
- •Document templates where correct Unicode characters must be preserved
- •Developer use in code, search keys, or identifiers requiring U+0190
Examples
Ɛ — Latin Capital Letter Open E
- ƐƐxample: Ɛ is a distinct Unicode letter.
- ƐMy saved name starts with Ɛ.
- ƐThe dataset includes the character Ɛ (U+0190).
- ƐUse Ɛ instead of a regular E when required.
- ƐTypography note: Ɛ should align with other capitals.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0190 | |
| HTML Entity | Ɛ | |
| HTML Code | Ɛ | |
| CSS | \0190 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 400 | |
| Decimal | 400 |
How to type Latin Capital Letter Open E Letter (Ɛ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 400 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0190 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0190. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0190, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ɛ 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 Open E letter mean?
Ǝ (shown here as Ɛ) is the Unicode character named “LATIN CAPITAL LETTER OPEN E” with code point U+0190. Visually, it resembles a capital “E” with an open or looped form, commonly used in specialized writing, typographic design, and standardized text sets that require a distinct character rather than a regular “E”. Because it’s its own Unicode character, it’s useful when you need consistent rendering, correct indexing, or accurate transcription in digital text. Use it when a plain “E” would not match the intended symbol.
What is the Unicode code point for Ɛ?
Ɛ is U+0190, named LATIN CAPITAL LETTER OPEN E.
How can I paste Ɛ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: Ɛ
How do I include Ɛ in CSS or stylesheets?
Use the CSS escape: \\0190
What’s the JavaScript escape for Ɛ?
Use: \\u{0190}