Latin Epigraphic Letter I Longa Letter
ꟾ is the Latin epigraphic letter I longa from Unicode Latin Extended.
U+A7FE
ꟾ (Latin Epigraphic Letter I Longa) is a specialized Unicode character found in the Latin Extended block. It’s useful when you need epigraphic-style typography or precise letterforms in text.
Latin Epigraphic Letter I Longa Letter Meaning
ꟾ is a Latin epigraphic letter form called “I longa.” The “epigraphic” labeling indicates it’s meant to match letterforms associated with inscriptions rather than everyday modern typesetting. In practice, people use this character when recreating historically inspired Latin text, adding typographic variety, or matching a specific glyph used in fonts that support epigraphic variants. Because it’s from the Unicode Latin Extended range, it may not appear correctly in every font; when it doesn’t, using an appropriate font or fallback will help. For digital work, you typically copy it directly or insert it via its Unicode code point U+A7FE.
Common uses
- •Replicating inscription-style Latin text in digital documents
- •Typography mockups that require epigraphic letter variants
- •Scholarly or design projects needing specific Unicode characters
- •Decorative headings or captions using a long I-like glyph
- •Building accurate text samples for font or rendering tests
Examples
ꟾ Latin Epigraphic Letter I Longa
- ꟾVita ꟾterna
- ꟾIꟾnscriptio
- ꟾSꟾcula et verba
- ꟾTemꟾlum Latinum
- ꟾꟾnscriptum
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+A7FE | |
| HTML Entity | ꟾ | |
| HTML Code | ꟾ | |
| CSS | \A7FE | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 43006 | |
| Decimal | 43006 |
How to type Latin Epigraphic Letter I Longa Letter (ꟾ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 43006 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type A7FE then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type A7FE. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type a7fe, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ꟾ 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 Epigraphic Letter I Longa letter mean?
ꟾ is a Latin epigraphic letter form called “I longa.” The “epigraphic” labeling indicates it’s meant to match letterforms associated with inscriptions rather than everyday modern typesetting. In practice, people use this character when recreating historically inspired Latin text, adding typographic variety, or matching a specific glyph used in fonts that support epigraphic variants. Because it’s from the Unicode Latin Extended range, it may not appear correctly in every font; when it doesn’t, using an appropriate font or fallback will help. For digital work, you typically copy it directly or insert it via its Unicode code point U+A7FE.
What is the Unicode code point for ꟾ?
ꟾ has Unicode code point U+A7FE.
How can I copy ꟾ for use in my documents or designs?
Copy the character directly from this page, or use its HTML entity ꟾ and the CSS escape \\A7FE in supporting tools.
Will ꟾ look the same in every font?
No. As with many Latin Extended characters, glyph appearance depends on the font. If the font doesn’t support it, it may show as a missing character.
Where does ꟾ belong in Unicode?
It is in the Unicode block “Latin Extended.”