Latin Capital Letter Turned V Letter
Ʌ is the Latin Capital Letter Turned V (U+0245) from the Latin Extended block.
U+0245
Ʌ is a Latin Extended uppercase character shaped like a turned V. It’s useful when you need a distinctive letter form that isn’t available in basic ASCII. Below you’ll find practical uses, copy options, and common code-point references.
Latin Capital Letter Turned V Letter Meaning
Ʌ (U+0245) is formally named the Latin Capital Letter Turned V. As a character, it primarily serves as a typographic letter rather than a widely standardized symbol with a single universal meaning. Depending on the context, it may be used as a visual marker, a stylized variant in titles, or a special letter-like element in branding or UI text. Designers and writers often choose it when they want a “turned” geometric feel without switching to symbols from other Unicode blocks.
Common uses
- •Styling headlines or logos with a distinctive uppercase letter-like glyph
- •Creating custom UI labels or icons where a turned-V form fits the design
- •Representing a specific character in a text-based game or puzzle set
- •Using as a decorative separator or accent in typography layouts
- •Including in multilingual or Unicode-specific text where precise characters matter
Examples
Ʌ Latin Capital Letter Turned V
- ɅɅlpha
- ɅLevel Ʌ
- ɅChoose Ʌ or V
- ɅSignal: Ʌ
- ɅProject Ʌ-Mode
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0245 | |
| HTML Entity | Ʌ | |
| HTML Code | Ʌ | |
| CSS | \0245 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 581 | |
| Decimal | 581 |
How to type Latin Capital Letter Turned V Letter (Ʌ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 581 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0245 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0245. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0245, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ʌ 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 Turned V letter mean?
Ʌ (U+0245) is formally named the Latin Capital Letter Turned V. As a character, it primarily serves as a typographic letter rather than a widely standardized symbol with a single universal meaning. Depending on the context, it may be used as a visual marker, a stylized variant in titles, or a special letter-like element in branding or UI text. Designers and writers often choose it when they want a “turned” geometric feel without switching to symbols from other Unicode blocks.
What is the Unicode code point for Ʌ?
Ʌ is Unicode code point U+0245.
How can I copy Ʌ into my documents?
You can copy the character directly from this page. For precise typing, you can also use its HTML entity (Ʌ) or Unicode escape (\\u{0245}).
Is Ʌ a math symbol or a letter?
It’s a Latin Extended letter character (LATIN CAPITAL LETTER TURNED V). In many uses, it functions as typography rather than a universally standardized math operator.
Why does Ʌ look different across apps?
Glyph appearance depends on the font. If a font doesn’t support U+0245, the character may fall back to a different glyph or display with a missing-character box.