Latin Capital Letter S With Cedilla Letter
Ş is an uppercase S with cedilla, used in some Latin-based languages to represent specific sounds.
U+015E
Ş (U+015E) is the uppercase form of “S with cedilla.” It’s used in languages that need a distinct letter for pronunciation. On this page you can copy it and find reliable code points and escape sequences.
Latin Capital Letter S With Cedilla Letter Meaning
Ş (Latin Capital Letter S with Cedilla) represents an “S” sound that differs from the plain letter S in certain Latin-based alphabets. The cedilla indicates a pronunciation distinction rather than being decorative. In practical writing, you’ll see Ş in words where the correct orthography depends on this exact character, especially for proper names, language-specific spelling, and accurate text display. Using the correct Unicode character helps prevent issues like missing glyphs, wrong spelling, or substitution with similar-looking letters.
Common uses
- •Typing or writing words that require Ş in languages using the Latin Extended character set
- •Entering proper nouns (names, places) that contain Ş for accurate spelling
- •Web and app UI text where the uppercase Ş must match the intended font and language rules
- •Form fields, labels, and documents that need correct orthography and character encoding
- •Copying multilingual content for social posts, emails, and documentation without character substitution
Examples
Ş – Latin Capital Letter S with Cedilla
- ŞŞahin
- Şİş Şartları
- ŞŞehir
- ŞBüşra Şimşek
- ŞÇağdaş Şarkı
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+015E | |
| HTML Entity | Ş | |
| HTML Code | Ş | |
| CSS | \015E | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 350 | |
| Decimal | 350 |
How to type Latin Capital Letter S With Cedilla Letter (Ş)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 350 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 015E then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 015E. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 015e, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ş 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 S With Cedilla letter mean?
Ş (Latin Capital Letter S with Cedilla) represents an “S” sound that differs from the plain letter S in certain Latin-based alphabets. The cedilla indicates a pronunciation distinction rather than being decorative. In practical writing, you’ll see Ş in words where the correct orthography depends on this exact character, especially for proper names, language-specific spelling, and accurate text display. Using the correct Unicode character helps prevent issues like missing glyphs, wrong spelling, or substitution with similar-looking letters.
What is the Unicode code point for Ş?
Ş has Unicode code point U+015E.
How do I write Ş in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: Ş.
How do I escape Ş in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\015E. JavaScript escape (Unicode code point): \\u{015E}.
Can I replace Ş with a normal S?
No—Ş is a distinct character. Replacing it with S can change spelling and pronunciation in languages that require the cedilla form.