Latin Capital Letter S With Hook Letter
Ʂ is the Latin Capital Letter S with Hook (Unicode U+A7C5) used in Latin Extended typography and text.
U+A7C5
Ʂ is a Unicode character from the Latin Extended block. It’s useful when you need a specific “S with hook” letterform for proper spelling, labels, or design consistency. You can copy it directly or use the provided code escapes in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Latin Capital Letter S With Hook Letter Meaning
Ʂ (LATIN CAPITAL LETTER S WITH HOOK, U+A7C5) is a specific uppercase Latin letter that features a distinctive hook on the “S” form. In practice, its “meaning” is primarily about accurate text representation: it may appear in languages, transliterations, scholarly editions, or font sets that distinguish multiple S-like letterforms. For designers and developers, the character is important because it preserves the intended glyph rather than substituting a visually similar “S.” When the exact character is required, using Ʂ ensures correct rendering and avoids ambiguity.
Common uses
- •Typography and branding where an S variant with a hook is required
- •Academic or editorial text that uses specific uppercase letterforms
- •Programming content that must match exact Unicode characters
- •Design mockups or logos needing a distinctive Latin Extended glyph
- •Transliteration or language resources that distinguish similar letter shapes
Examples
Ʂ Latin Capital Letter S with Hook
- ꟅꟅanderson
- ꟅModel Ʂ-07
- ꟅSection Ʂ
- ꟅꟅtraordinary
- ꟅꟅymbolic heading
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+A7C5 | |
| HTML Entity | Ʂ | |
| HTML Code | Ʂ | |
| CSS | \A7C5 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 42949 | |
| Decimal | 42949 |
How to type Latin Capital Letter S With Hook Letter (Ʂ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 42949 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type A7C5 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type A7C5. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type a7c5, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ʂ 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 Hook letter mean?
Ʂ (LATIN CAPITAL LETTER S WITH HOOK, U+A7C5) is a specific uppercase Latin letter that features a distinctive hook on the “S” form. In practice, its “meaning” is primarily about accurate text representation: it may appear in languages, transliterations, scholarly editions, or font sets that distinguish multiple S-like letterforms. For designers and developers, the character is important because it preserves the intended glyph rather than substituting a visually similar “S.” When the exact character is required, using Ʂ ensures correct rendering and avoids ambiguity.
What Unicode character is Ʂ?
Ʂ is LATIN CAPITAL LETTER S WITH HOOK with Unicode code point U+A7C5.
How can I copy Ʂ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: Ʂ.
How do I use Ʂ in CSS or styles?
You can use the CSS escape: \\A7C5.
How do I include Ʂ in JavaScript strings?
Use the JavaScript escape: \\u{A7C5}.