Latin Letter Two With Stroke Letter
ƻ is the Latin Letter Two with Stroke (U+01BB), used as a distinct character in extended Latin text.
U+01BB
ƻ (U+01BB) is a Latin Extended character with a visible stroke through the letterform. It’s useful when you need an exact, specific glyph rather than a similar-looking “2”. For copying, you can use the provided HTML, CSS, and JavaScript escapes.
Latin Letter Two With Stroke Letter Meaning
ƻ is a specific letter from the Latin Extended block, named “LATIN LETTER TWO WITH STROKE” (Unicode U+01BB). While it may look like a stylized “2” at a glance, it is not the digit “2”; it is its own Unicode character. As such, it’s typically used when a particular font or writing system requires exactly this glyph, or when a design needs consistent typographic distinction. You’ll most often encounter it in extended-character datasets, specialized typography, or text that has been standardized to use the exact Unicode character.
Common uses
- •Typography where an exact Unicode glyph is required (not the digit 2)
- •Linguistic or dataset text that references Unicode-defined characters
- •Design mockups needing a distinctive extended-Latin symbol
- •Creating consistent branding/labels using copy-pasteable characters
- •Programming or templates that must output the precise character U+01BB
Examples
ƻ Latin Letter Two with Stroke
- ƻƻ is not the same as 2.
- ƻUse ƻ for the exact character U+01BB.
- ƻFont preview: ƻ in your chosen typeface.
- ƻText sample: ƻ ƻ ƻ in the label.
- ƻDeveloper note: render ƻ using the correct escape.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+01BB | |
| HTML Entity | ƻ | |
| HTML Code | ƻ | |
| CSS | \01BB | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 443 | |
| Decimal | 443 |
How to type Latin Letter Two With Stroke Letter (ƻ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 443 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 01BB then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 01BB. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 01bb, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ƻ 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 Two With Stroke letter mean?
ƻ is a specific letter from the Latin Extended block, named “LATIN LETTER TWO WITH STROKE” (Unicode U+01BB). While it may look like a stylized “2” at a glance, it is not the digit “2”; it is its own Unicode character. As such, it’s typically used when a particular font or writing system requires exactly this glyph, or when a design needs consistent typographic distinction. You’ll most often encounter it in extended-character datasets, specialized typography, or text that has been standardized to use the exact Unicode character.
Is ƻ the same as the number 2?
No. ƻ (U+01BB) is a distinct Unicode character (“LATIN LETTER TWO WITH STROKE”), not the digit “2”.
What is the Unicode code point for ƻ?
The Unicode code point is U+01BB.
How do I type ƻ in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity ƻ.
How do I include ƻ in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\01BB. JavaScript escape: \\u{01BB}.