Latin Letter Small Capital Y Letter
ʏ is the Latin letter small capital y (U+028F), used as a distinct typographic character.
U+028F
ʏ is a Unicode character known as the latin letter small capital y. Because it has its own code point (U+028F), it can be copied and used reliably across platforms that support Unicode. It’s often chosen when you want a specific “small caps” look for a y-like glyph.
Latin Letter Small Capital Y Letter Meaning
ʏ (Unicode U+028F) is a “Latin letter small capital y.” Unlike the regular lowercase y, this character is a distinct code point with its own typographic form. The small-cap style is commonly used in contexts where text should visually match small capitals (for example, in titles, labels, or careful typographic layouts). It may also appear in linguistics or phonetic transcriptions where specific letterforms matter. In general writing, you’d use it when plain “y” doesn’t achieve the desired visual or typographic effect, and when you need that exact Unicode character rather than a styled substitute.
Common uses
- •Typography: create a small-caps-like look for “y” without relying on font styling
- •Logos and branding: use a distinctive glyph that differs from standard lowercase y
- •Design mockups: match a type specimen or editorial style that specifies this exact character
- •Linguistics/notation: include the precise letterform required by a transcription or document
- •Tech text: insert the symbol in UI text where a distinct Unicode character is needed
Examples
ʏ — Latin Letter Small Capital Y
- ʏaʏ bʏ cʏ
- ʏsmall-cap ʏ in a heading
- ʏvector ʏ and z
- ʏphonetic symbol: ʏ
- ʏBrand mark: ʏ Studio
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+028F | |
| HTML Entity | ʏ | |
| HTML Code | ʏ | |
| CSS | \028F | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 655 | |
| Decimal | 655 |
How to type Latin Letter Small Capital Y Letter (ʏ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 655 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 028F then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 028F. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 028f, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ʏ 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 Y letter mean?
ʏ (Unicode U+028F) is a “Latin letter small capital y.” Unlike the regular lowercase y, this character is a distinct code point with its own typographic form. The small-cap style is commonly used in contexts where text should visually match small capitals (for example, in titles, labels, or careful typographic layouts). It may also appear in linguistics or phonetic transcriptions where specific letterforms matter. In general writing, you’d use it when plain “y” doesn’t achieve the desired visual or typographic effect, and when you need that exact Unicode character rather than a styled substitute.
What is the Unicode code point for ʏ?
ʏ is U+028F.
How can I copy ʏ reliably?
Copy the character directly from this page (ʏ). For code or markup, use the provided escapes like ʏ (HTML) or \\u{028F} (JavaScript).
Is ʏ the same as a normal lowercase y?
No. It’s a distinct character (latin letter small capital y) with a different Unicode code point and glyph form than standard lowercase y.
Where can I use ʏ?
Use it in Unicode-capable text, design documents, UI labels, and code when you specifically need the small capital y character rather than a styled “y.”