Latin Capital Letter Y With Acute Letter
Ý is the uppercase Y with an acute accent, used in languages and names that require that diacritic.
U+00DD
Ý is the Latin capital letter Y with an acute accent. It appears in proper names and language text where the accented Y is meaningful. This page helps you copy it and use it correctly in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Latin Capital Letter Y With Acute Letter Meaning
Ý (U+00DD) is a Latin letter: the capital form of Y combined with an acute accent. The acute mark is a diacritic used in several languages to distinguish pronunciation or meaning from the plain letter “Y”. In everyday use, you’ll most often see Ý in personal and place names, brand names, and properly localized text that must preserve spelling. Because it is a single, specific Unicode character, using Ý (rather than “Y” plus a separate accent) helps text render consistently and avoids mismatches in search, sorting, and copy/paste workflows.
Common uses
- •Typing or displaying proper names that include an accented capital Y
- •Rendering localized text in web pages and documents that require the exact Unicode character
- •Designing typography, logos, or headings that use language-accurate spelling
- •Creating UI labels, form fields, or data content for multilingual applications
- •Writing content for social media or marketing where diacritics must be preserved
Examples
Ý | Latin Capital Letter Y with Acute
- ÝÝlva
- ÝCésar Ýngvar
- ÝMýra Ýstun
- ÝÝpsilon (as a stylized name)
- ÝThị Ý (example of an accented capital Y)
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+00DD | |
| HTML Entity | Ý | |
| HTML Code | Ý | |
| CSS | \00DD | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 0221 | |
| Decimal | 221 |
How to type Latin Capital Letter Y With Acute Letter (Ý)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 221 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 00DD then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 00DD. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 00dd, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ý 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 Y With Acute letter mean?
Ý (U+00DD) is a Latin letter: the capital form of Y combined with an acute accent. The acute mark is a diacritic used in several languages to distinguish pronunciation or meaning from the plain letter “Y”. In everyday use, you’ll most often see Ý in personal and place names, brand names, and properly localized text that must preserve spelling. Because it is a single, specific Unicode character, using Ý (rather than “Y” plus a separate accent) helps text render consistently and avoids mismatches in search, sorting, and copy/paste workflows.
What is the Unicode code point for Ý?
Ý is U+00DD (LATIN CAPITAL LETTER Y WITH ACUTE).
How can I copy Ý safely into HTML?
You can paste the character directly, or use the HTML entity: Ý
How do I use Ý in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\00DD. JavaScript (Unicode escape): \\u{00DD}.
Is Ý the same as “Y” followed by an accent?
Not exactly. Ý is a single precomposed Unicode character (U+00DD). Using the precomposed character helps ensure consistent rendering and copying.