Latin Capital Letter Schwa Letter
Ə (U+018F) is the Latin Capital Letter Schwa used in specific language orthographies.
U+018F
Ə is a Unicode character in the Latin Extended block. It’s commonly needed when writing names and words from languages that use the schwa sound. This page helps you copy, identify, and correctly encode the letter for web and app use.
Latin Capital Letter Schwa Letter Meaning
Ə is the uppercase form of the Latin letter schwa, represented in Unicode as U+018F (“LATIN CAPITAL LETTER SCHWA”). The letter is used in orthographies that require a dedicated symbol for the schwa-like vowel sound (often described as a mid-central unrounded vowel). In practice, the most common reason to use Ə is to reproduce exact spelling in supported languages, especially in proper nouns, place names, and standardized writing systems. Because it is a specific Unicode character (not just a styled E), it should be entered or copied directly to avoid incorrect substitutions that can change meaning or spelling.
Common uses
- •Typing or copying exact spellings in languages that use the schwa letter
- •Publishing names and place names in documents and profiles
- •Preparing subtitles, captions, or transcripts that require accurate characters
- •Designing multilingual typography where the uppercase schwa must appear correctly
- •Developers entering the character in HTML, CSS, or JavaScript using the proper codepoint
Examples
Ə — Latin Capital Letter Schwa
- ƏƏli
- ƏŞəhər adı: Əzgər
- Ə“Ərəbistan” (capitalized title example)
- ƏƏngəlsiz yazı
- ƏÜnvan: Əhməd küçəsi
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+018F | |
| HTML Entity | Ə | |
| HTML Code | Ə | |
| CSS | \018F | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 399 | |
| Decimal | 399 |
How to type Latin Capital Letter Schwa Letter (Ə)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 399 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 018F then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 018F. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 018f, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ə 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 Schwa letter mean?
Ə is the uppercase form of the Latin letter schwa, represented in Unicode as U+018F (“LATIN CAPITAL LETTER SCHWA”). The letter is used in orthographies that require a dedicated symbol for the schwa-like vowel sound (often described as a mid-central unrounded vowel). In practice, the most common reason to use Ə is to reproduce exact spelling in supported languages, especially in proper nouns, place names, and standardized writing systems. Because it is a specific Unicode character (not just a styled E), it should be entered or copied directly to avoid incorrect substitutions that can change meaning or spelling.
What Unicode character is Ə?
Ə is “LATIN CAPITAL LETTER SCHWA” with Unicode code point U+018F.
How do I copy Ə reliably?
Use the “Ə” character from this page, or paste the HTML entity form: Ə (both preserve the exact Unicode character).
What is the correct escape sequence for code?
Common escapes are \\018F (CSS) and \\u{018F} (JavaScript). The character is also U+018F.
Is Ə the same as a normal capital E?
No. Ə is a distinct Unicode character. Substituting a plain “E” can change spelling and meaning in languages that require the schwa letter.