Latin Capital Letter Reversed Open E Letter
Ɜ is a Latin Extended Unicode capital letter: LATIN CAPITAL LETTER REVERSED OPEN E (U+A7AB).
U+A7AB
Ɜ is a Unicode Latin Extended character used as a distinct capital letter. It’s handy when you need the exact glyph rather than a visually similar fallback. Below you’ll find copy/paste options plus common ways to reference it in text and code.
Latin Capital Letter Reversed Open E Letter Meaning
Ɜ is the Unicode character named “LATIN CAPITAL LETTER REVERSED OPEN E” with codepoint U+A7AB. Like other letters in the Latin Extended block, it’s typically used to represent specific alphabetic forms in typography, linguistics, or digitized text where an exact character matters. It doesn’t function as a punctuation mark or emoji; instead, it acts as a capital letter with its own identity in Unicode. If your fonts support Latin Extended, you should see the intended glyph; otherwise, you may need a Unicode-capable font to display it correctly.
Common uses
- •Typing or editing language-specific text that requires the exact capital letter form Ɜ
- •Linguistic transcription and manuscript digitization where precise Unicode characters are required
- •Designing typographic content (posters, titles, or labels) that must match a specific glyph
- •Programming and documentation when you need to reference U+A7AB exactly (search, copy, or rendering)
- •Preparing consistent text in tools like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript by using the provided escapes
Examples
Ɜ Latin Capital Letter Reversed Open E
- ꞫExample: Ɜ
- ꞫWord: ꞫaꞫ
- ꞫName: Ɜelix
- ꞫTitle: ꞫREV OPEN E
- ꞫTypography: Ɜ in a heading
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+A7AB | |
| HTML Entity | Ɜ | |
| HTML Code | Ɜ | |
| CSS | \A7AB | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 42923 | |
| Decimal | 42923 |
How to type Latin Capital Letter Reversed Open E Letter (Ɜ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 42923 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type A7AB then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type A7AB. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type a7ab, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ɜ 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 Reversed Open E letter mean?
Ɜ is the Unicode character named “LATIN CAPITAL LETTER REVERSED OPEN E” with codepoint U+A7AB. Like other letters in the Latin Extended block, it’s typically used to represent specific alphabetic forms in typography, linguistics, or digitized text where an exact character matters. It doesn’t function as a punctuation mark or emoji; instead, it acts as a capital letter with its own identity in Unicode. If your fonts support Latin Extended, you should see the intended glyph; otherwise, you may need a Unicode-capable font to display it correctly.
What is the Unicode codepoint for Ɜ?
Ɜ is U+A7AB.
How do I write Ɜ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: Ɜ
How can I include Ɜ in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \A7AB. JavaScript (Unicode escape): \u{A7AB}.
Why does Ɜ not display correctly in my app or browser?
Some fonts don’t include Latin Extended glyphs. Try switching to a Unicode font that supports the character, and ensure your environment is using proper Unicode text.