Latin Capital Letter Y With Grave Letter
Ỳ is the capital letter Y with a grave accent used in extended Latin alphabets.
U+1EF2
“Ỳ” (Latin Capital Letter Y with Grave) is a Unicode character in the Latin Extended block. It’s commonly used when a written language requires the grave accent on a capital Y. This page helps you copy the character and use it in text, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Latin Capital Letter Y With Grave Letter Meaning
Ỳ is a Unicode Latin character: a capital “Y” marked with a grave accent. The grave accent is a diacritical mark used in various Latin-based writing systems to signal pronunciation or to distinguish forms of words. In practice, you’ll encounter Ỳ when typing or displaying names, vocabulary, and proper nouns that require the exact diacritic on a capital letter. Because it’s a distinct Unicode character (not just “Y” plus a separate accent character), copying and rendering it reliably depends on using the correct code point or escape sequence shown on this page.
Common uses
- •Typing or displaying names and places that require a grave-accented capital Y
- •Preparing multilingual content in editors and publishing tools that support Unicode diacritics
- •Using the exact character in forms, labels, and user interfaces for accuracy
- •Designing typography samples or proofreading text for correct diacritic placement
- •Programming content strings that must preserve the precise Unicode character
Examples
Ỳ — Latin Capital Letter Y with Grave
- ỲỲến
- ỲTỲ
- ỲMỲ
- ỲỲên
- ỲBạn mỵ Ỳ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1EF2 | |
| HTML Entity | Ỳ | |
| HTML Code | Ỳ | |
| CSS | \1EF2 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 7922 | |
| Decimal | 7922 |
How to type Latin Capital Letter Y With Grave Letter (Ỳ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 7922 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1EF2 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1EF2. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1ef2, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ỳ 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 Grave letter mean?
Ỳ is a Unicode Latin character: a capital “Y” marked with a grave accent. The grave accent is a diacritical mark used in various Latin-based writing systems to signal pronunciation or to distinguish forms of words. In practice, you’ll encounter Ỳ when typing or displaying names, vocabulary, and proper nouns that require the exact diacritic on a capital letter. Because it’s a distinct Unicode character (not just “Y” plus a separate accent character), copying and rendering it reliably depends on using the correct code point or escape sequence shown on this page.
What is the Unicode code point for Ỳ?
Ỳ has Unicode code point U+1EF2.
How do I write Ỳ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity Ỳ.
How do I use Ỳ in CSS or stylesheets?
You can reference it using the CSS escape \\1EF2.
How do I include Ỳ in JavaScript strings?
Use the JavaScript escape \\u{1EF2} in your string literal.