Latin Capital Letter U With Macron Letter
Ū (U with macron) is a Latin letter used to mark a long U sound in many languages.
U+016A
Ū is the capital form of U with a macron, a diacritic placed above the letter. It’s commonly used in Latin-based writing systems to distinguish vowel length. You can copy it directly or paste it using HTML and Unicode formats.
Latin Capital Letter U With Macron Letter Meaning
Ū is “Latin Capital Letter U with Macron” (Unicode U+016A). The macron is a diacritic that typically indicates a long vowel sound or a distinct vowel quality. As a result, Ū appears in languages and orthographies that mark vowel length, such as some Baltic, Polynesian, and other Latin-script spelling systems. In practical text work, Ū is mainly about accurate spelling, pronunciation cues, and correct representation of names, terms, and loanwords. In design and UI, it’s also a useful example of how to include diacritics reliably using Unicode-aware fonts and proper encoding.
Common uses
- •Accurate spelling of names and terms that use a long “U” vowel
- •Writing in languages/orthographies that mark vowel length with a macron
- •Linguistics notes and transcription where vowel length matters
- •Form inputs, IDs, or documents that must preserve exact characters
- •Typography and design samples demonstrating diacritic rendering
Examples
Ū — Latin Capital Letter U with Macron
- ŪŪla is spelled with a macron in some transcriptions.
- ŪPlease confirm that Ū is included in the name.
- ŪThe long vowel is written as Ū in this orthography.
- ŪExporting text to Unicode keeps Ū consistent.
- ŪUse Ū in headings when it appears in the proper title.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+016A | |
| HTML Entity | Ū | |
| HTML Code | Ū | |
| CSS | \016A | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 362 | |
| Decimal | 362 |
How to type Latin Capital Letter U With Macron Letter (Ū)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 362 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 016A then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 016A. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 016a, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ū 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 is the Unicode code point for Ū?
Ū is U+016A (Latin Capital Letter U with Macron).
How do I type or paste Ū in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: Ū
What does the macron above U indicate?
The macron (¯) typically marks a long vowel sound or a distinct vowel quality in languages that use vowel-length diacritics.
Will Ū display correctly on all devices?
It should if your text system uses Unicode-capable fonts. For best results, use Unicode consistently (e.g., U+016A) and ensure the font supports Latin Extended characters.