Latin Letter Stretched C Letter
ʗ is the Latin Extended character “Latin Letter Stretched C” (U+0297) for precise typographic text.
U+0297
The symbol ʗ is a Unicode character from the Latin Extended block. It’s useful when you need the specific “stretched C” glyph in writing, labeling, or design. Below you’ll find copy-friendly formats and practical usage ideas.
Latin Letter Stretched C Letter Meaning
ʗ is the Unicode character named “LATIN LETTER STRETCHED C” with code point U+0297. As a Latin Extended letter, it’s typically used in contexts where specific letterforms matter—such as phonetic or linguistic transcriptions, typography work, and specialized labels that must match a particular glyph. Because it’s a distinct character (not just punctuation or an ordinary C), using it ensures consistent rendering when your font and environment support U+0297. If it doesn’t appear in your current font, it may fall back to a different glyph or show a missing-character box.
Common uses
- •Phonetic and linguistic transcription where a stretched C is required
- •Typography and font testing for Latin Extended glyph coverage
- •Creating consistent labels or identifiers in documentation and UI mockups
- •Text styling in design workflows when an alternate C-shape is needed
- •Academic or publishing workflows that require exact Unicode characters
Examples
ʗ Latin Letter Stretched C
- ʗSample: ʗ in a custom word
- ʗIPA-style note: ʗ appears here
- ʗTypography test: ʗ, ʗ, ʗ
- ʗLabel: Item ʗ-01
- ʗReference: See symbol ʗ for details
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0297 | |
| HTML Entity | ʗ | |
| HTML Code | ʗ | |
| CSS | \0297 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 663 | |
| Decimal | 663 |
How to type Latin Letter Stretched C Letter (ʗ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 663 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0297 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0297. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0297, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ʗ 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 Stretched C letter mean?
ʗ is the Unicode character named “LATIN LETTER STRETCHED C” with code point U+0297. As a Latin Extended letter, it’s typically used in contexts where specific letterforms matter—such as phonetic or linguistic transcriptions, typography work, and specialized labels that must match a particular glyph. Because it’s a distinct character (not just punctuation or an ordinary C), using it ensures consistent rendering when your font and environment support U+0297. If it doesn’t appear in your current font, it may fall back to a different glyph or show a missing-character box.
What Unicode character is ʗ?
ʗ is the “LATIN LETTER STRETCHED C” character, Unicode code point U+0297.
How can I copy ʗ safely in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity ʗ or paste the character directly.
Why does ʗ look different or not appear in my text?
Rendering depends on font support for U+0297. If your font lacks the glyph, your system may substitute a fallback or show a missing character.
Is ʗ the same as a normal letter “C”?
No. ʗ is a distinct Unicode character from the Latin Extended block, so it may not look or behave like a standard C in your fonts.