Latin Capital Letter Z With Descender Letter
Ⱬ is the Latin capital Z with a descender, encoded as U+2C6B.
U+2C6B
Ⱬ (U+2C6B) is a Unicode character in the Latin Extended block. It’s useful when you need the exact uppercase form of a “Z with descender” letter in specific fonts or language texts.
Latin Capital Letter Z With Descender Letter Meaning
Ⱬ is the Unicode character “LATIN CAPITAL LETTER Z WITH DESCENDER” (U+2C6B). As a letterform, it typically functions as a specialized uppercase Z variant used in particular alphabets, orthographies, or transliteration schemes where a descender distinguishes the letter from standard Z. Because it is a distinct Unicode code point, using Ⱬ ensures text renders correctly (assuming your font supports it) and keeps spelling/encoding consistent across documents, webpages, and apps.
Common uses
- •Typing or correcting uppercase “Z with descender” in language or transliteration text
- •Labeling characters accurately in typography and font testing documents
- •Using the exact Unicode character in digital manuscripts or academic notes
- •Representing specific letters in form fields, databases, and text normalization
- •Creating consistent UI text where this exact glyph is required
Examples
Ⱬ Latin Capital Letter Z with Descender
- ⱫⱫ appears in some Z-descender transliterations.
- ⱫEnter Ⱬ where the standard Z should not be used.
- ⱫThe font supports Ⱬ in the Latin Extended set.
- ⱫI copied Ⱬ (U+2C6B) into the document.
- ⱫSearch for Ⱬ when matching the correct uppercase letter.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2C6B | |
| HTML Entity | Ⱬ | |
| HTML Code | Ⱬ | |
| CSS | \2C6B | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11371 | |
| Decimal | 11371 |
How to type Latin Capital Letter Z With Descender Letter (Ⱬ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11371 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2C6B then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2C6B. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2c6b, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ⱬ 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 Z With Descender letter mean?
Ⱬ is the Unicode character “LATIN CAPITAL LETTER Z WITH DESCENDER” (U+2C6B). As a letterform, it typically functions as a specialized uppercase Z variant used in particular alphabets, orthographies, or transliteration schemes where a descender distinguishes the letter from standard Z. Because it is a distinct Unicode code point, using Ⱬ ensures text renders correctly (assuming your font supports it) and keeps spelling/encoding consistent across documents, webpages, and apps.
What is the Unicode code point for Ⱬ?
Ⱬ is U+2C6B (LATIN CAPITAL LETTER Z WITH DESCENDER).
How can I copy Ⱬ reliably across websites and apps?
Copy the character directly (Ⱬ), or paste using the HTML entity Ⱬ or the escapes \\2C6B / \\u{2C6B} depending on your environment.
Will Ⱬ always render correctly on every device?
It will render correctly only if the used font supports this Latin Extended character; otherwise it may show a fallback glyph.
Is Ⱬ the same as the regular letter Z?
No. Ⱬ is a distinct Unicode character specifically “Z with descender,” so it should be used when that exact letterform is required.