Latin Capital Letter Z With Dot Above Letter
Ż is a Latin letter Z with a dot above, used in languages that require this specific character.
U+017B
“Ż” (U+017B) is a Latin Extended letter: LATIN CAPITAL LETTER Z WITH DOT ABOVE. It’s commonly needed for accurate spelling in languages such as Polish. Use the provided copy and escape options to type it correctly in text, design, or code.
Latin Capital Letter Z With Dot Above Letter Meaning
Ż is the uppercase form of Z with a dot above, a distinct letter in the Latin alphabet used in certain languages—most notably Polish, where it represents a specific sound and must not be replaced with plain “Z”. Because it’s a different Unicode character (U+017B), it may not look the same as “Z” with a separate dot added manually. For correct rendering, copy the character directly or use the Unicode/HTML/CSS escapes provided (HTML: Ż, JavaScript: \\u{017B}, CSS: \\017B). This helps ensure consistent typography across browsers and fonts.
Common uses
- •Writing correct names and words in Polish and related Latin-based orthographies
- •Labeling products, forms, or documents where accurate diacritics are required
- •Designing typographic layouts (posters, signage, UI headings) that include the letter Ż
- •Creating search-safe text for content management systems that require exact characters
- •Programming and templating text using Unicode escapes to avoid encoding issues
Examples
Ż — Latin Capital Letter Z with Dot Above
- ŻŹródło: Życie
- ŻWarszawa — Żoliborz
- ŻŻółty samochód
- ŻCześć! To Żarek
- ŻMiasto: Gdańsk, ulica Żurawia
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+017B | |
| HTML Entity | Ż | |
| HTML Code | Ż | |
| CSS | \017B | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 379 | |
| Decimal | 379 |
How to type Latin Capital Letter Z With Dot Above Letter (Ż)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 379 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 017B then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 017B. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 017b, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ż 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 Dot Above letter mean?
Ż is the uppercase form of Z with a dot above, a distinct letter in the Latin alphabet used in certain languages—most notably Polish, where it represents a specific sound and must not be replaced with plain “Z”. Because it’s a different Unicode character (U+017B), it may not look the same as “Z” with a separate dot added manually. For correct rendering, copy the character directly or use the Unicode/HTML/CSS escapes provided (HTML: Ż, JavaScript: \\u{017B}, CSS: \\017B). This helps ensure consistent typography across browsers and fonts.
Is “Ż” the same as the regular letter “Z”?
No. “Ż” is a separate Unicode character (U+017B) and is used as a distinct letter, not just “Z” with an added dot.
How do I type “Ż” on a keyboard?
This depends on your operating system and keyboard layout. The most reliable method is to copy the character from this page or use the Unicode escapes provided.
What is the HTML code for “Ż”?
The HTML entity is: Ż
What are the Unicode escape forms for developers?
CSS escape: \\017B. JavaScript (Unicode code point): \\u{017B}.