Latin Capital Letter X With Dot Above Letter
Ẋ is an X with a dot above, encoded as Unicode U+1E8A for precise text rendering.
U+1E8A
Ẋ is a Latin Extended uppercase letter: X with a dot above. It’s useful when you need a specific letter form that differs from plain “X”. Because it has its own Unicode code point, it’s reliable for typography and text processing.
Latin Capital Letter X With Dot Above Letter Meaning
Ẋ is a Unicode character named “LATIN CAPITAL LETTER X WITH DOT ABOVE” (U+1E8A). The dot above is part of the letter’s identity rather than a decoration, so the character is often used to represent a distinct alphabetic or orthographic form in Latin-based writing systems and specialized texts. In practice, people use it as a precise typographic variant of “X” when the dot carries meaning in the source language or in consistent labeling. For digital work, using this exact character helps avoid mismatches that can happen when someone substitutes a look-alike “X” or another dotted letter.
Common uses
- •Academic and linguistic text that requires a distinct uppercase X form
- •Proper nouns, names, and titles where the dot above is part of the official spelling
- •Typography and branding mockups that need a specific letter shape
- •Data labels or identifiers in documents where character fidelity matters
- •UI text (e.g., settings or legends) that must match a defined Unicode character
Examples
Ẋ Latin Capital Letter X with Dot Above
- ẊẊavier
- ẊẊANTAR
- ẊThe value of Ẋ increases over time.
- ẊSection Ẋ: Results and discussion.
- ẊModel Ẋ-12 is deployed regionally.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1E8A | |
| HTML Entity | Ẋ | |
| HTML Code | Ẋ | |
| CSS | \1E8A | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 7818 | |
| Decimal | 7818 |
How to type Latin Capital Letter X With Dot Above Letter (Ẋ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 7818 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1E8A then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1E8A. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1e8a, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ẋ 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 X With Dot Above letter mean?
Ẋ is a Unicode character named “LATIN CAPITAL LETTER X WITH DOT ABOVE” (U+1E8A). The dot above is part of the letter’s identity rather than a decoration, so the character is often used to represent a distinct alphabetic or orthographic form in Latin-based writing systems and specialized texts. In practice, people use it as a precise typographic variant of “X” when the dot carries meaning in the source language or in consistent labeling. For digital work, using this exact character helps avoid mismatches that can happen when someone substitutes a look-alike “X” or another dotted letter.
What is the Unicode for Ẋ?
Ẋ is Unicode U+1E8A (LATIN CAPITAL LETTER X WITH DOT ABOVE).
How can I copy Ẋ?
Copy the character directly from this page (Ẋ). You can also use the HTML entity: Ẋ.
Is Ẋ the same as a regular capital X?
No. Ẋ is a distinct character with a dot above, encoded separately from plain “X”, and should be used when that exact form is required.
How do I type Ẋ using code in JavaScript?
Use the Unicode escape: \\u{1E8A}.