Latin Letter Small Capital G With Hook Letter
ʛ is the Unicode character U+029B, a Latin small-cap G with a hook.
U+029B
ʛ is a Latin Extended Unicode character. It’s useful when you need a specific typographic form of the letter G. Use the copy options below to place it correctly in documents, designs, and code.
Latin Letter Small Capital G With Hook Letter Meaning
ʛ is Unicode character U+029B, named “LATIN LETTER SMALL CAPITAL G WITH HOOK.” It represents a stylized letterform: a small-cap variant of the letter G with a distinctive hook. Like many Latin Extended characters, it’s primarily about precise typography and correct character matching rather than everyday spelling. You may encounter it in specialized fonts, phonetic or transliteration contexts, or linguistics-related writing where a specific G shape is required. In general text, it should be used only when you truly need this exact character, since look-alikes may have different code points.
Common uses
- •Typography: using the exact small-cap G with hook glyph in custom type settings
- •Linguistics/phonetics: representing a specific G variant where precise character identity matters
- •Transliteration labels: keeping consistent spelling in documentation or datasets
- •Digital publishing: ensuring correct Unicode rendering in web or print layouts
- •Code/markup: embedding U+029B reliably with HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes
Examples
ʛ Latin Letter Small Capital G With Hook
- ʛʛame (stylized text demo)
- ʛʛold weather reports
- ʛThe symbol ʛ is Unicode U+029B.
- ʛUse ʛ in phonetic notes where required.
- ʛʛ is a Latin Extended character.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+029B | |
| HTML Entity | ʛ | |
| HTML Code | ʛ | |
| CSS | \029B | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 667 | |
| Decimal | 667 |
How to type Latin Letter Small Capital G With Hook Letter (ʛ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 667 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 029B then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 029B. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 029b, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ʛ 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 Letter Small Capital G With Hook letter mean?
ʛ is Unicode character U+029B, named “LATIN LETTER SMALL CAPITAL G WITH HOOK.” It represents a stylized letterform: a small-cap variant of the letter G with a distinctive hook. Like many Latin Extended characters, it’s primarily about precise typography and correct character matching rather than everyday spelling. You may encounter it in specialized fonts, phonetic or transliteration contexts, or linguistics-related writing where a specific G shape is required. In general text, it should be used only when you truly need this exact character, since look-alikes may have different code points.
What Unicode character is ʛ?
ʛ is the Unicode character U+029B, named “LATIN LETTER SMALL CAPITAL G WITH HOOK.”
How can I copy ʛ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ʛ or the hex form: ʛ.
How do I write ʛ in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \029B. JavaScript (Unicode escape): \u{029B}.
Does ʛ have an everyday meaning like a common letter replacement?
No. It’s mainly a specific typographic character; use it only when you need this exact letterform rather than a similar-looking G.