Latin Capital Letter U Bar Letter
Ʉ is the uppercase “U bar” character from the Latin Extended set (Unicode U+0244).
U+0244
The symbol Ʉ is a Latin Extended character: a capital “U” with a horizontal bar through it. It’s useful when you need a specific typographic or transliteration form. Below you’ll find copy-ready variants and the exact Unicode details for Ʉ.
Latin Capital Letter U Bar Letter Meaning
Ʉ is “LATIN CAPITAL LETTER U BAR” (Unicode U+0244). Because it’s a distinct Unicode character, it can be used exactly where a text system expects that specific letter, rather than approximating it with a plain “U” or adding a bar manually. In practical work, you may see it in specialized writing systems, linguistics, or phonetic/transliteration contexts where “U with bar” represents a particular sound or distinction. For designers and developers, it’s also a reliable way to display the intended glyph consistently across fonts that support Latin Extended characters.
Common uses
- •Copying the exact “U bar” letter for language or transliteration text
- •Labeling characters in linguistic or phonetic documentation
- •Creating typographic mockups that require a specific Unicode glyph
- •Using in HTML/CSS/JavaScript where a precise Unicode character is required
- •Adding accurate text content to forms, datasets, or identifiers that depend on exact characters
Examples
Ʉ — Latin Capital Letter U Bar
- ɄɄ is used as a distinct letter in Latin Extended text.
- ɄThe uppercase form is Ʉ, while the lowercase differs.
- ɄEnter Unicode U+0244 to display Ʉ correctly.
- ɄThis font supports Ʉ in the Latin Extended range.
- ɄI copied Ʉ directly to avoid a mismatched character.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0244 | |
| HTML Entity | Ʉ | |
| HTML Code | Ʉ | |
| CSS | \0244 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 580 | |
| Decimal | 580 |
How to type Latin Capital Letter U Bar Letter (Ʉ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 580 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0244 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0244. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0244, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ʉ 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 U Bar letter mean?
Ʉ is “LATIN CAPITAL LETTER U BAR” (Unicode U+0244). Because it’s a distinct Unicode character, it can be used exactly where a text system expects that specific letter, rather than approximating it with a plain “U” or adding a bar manually. In practical work, you may see it in specialized writing systems, linguistics, or phonetic/transliteration contexts where “U with bar” represents a particular sound or distinction. For designers and developers, it’s also a reliable way to display the intended glyph consistently across fonts that support Latin Extended characters.
What Unicode character is Ʉ?
Ʉ is LATIN CAPITAL LETTER U BAR with Unicode code point U+0244.
How do I copy Ʉ reliably?
Copy the character directly from this page. If you’re coding, use the provided code forms like Ʉ or \\u{0244} to ensure the exact character is used.
Will Ʉ display the same on every device?
It will display correctly only if the current font supports the Latin Extended block containing U+0244. If not, it may fall back to a missing-glyph box.
Is Ʉ the same as a regular “U”?
No. Ʉ is a distinct Unicode letter (U bar). A plain “U” is different and won’t match Ʉ in text processing or matching.