Latin Small Letter A With Caron Letter
ǎ (Latin small letter a with caron) is a Latin character used to represent a specific “a” sound in various languages.
U+01CE
The symbol ǎ is a Latin Extended character with the Unicode code point U+01CE. It’s commonly used when you need an “a” that carries a caron diacritic. Use the copy options below or the HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes for reliable rendering.
Latin Small Letter A With Caron Letter Meaning
ǎ is the lowercase letter “a” with a caron (ˇ) diacritic. In Unicode, it is named LATIN SMALL LETTER A WITH CARON (U+01CE) and belongs to the Latin Extended block. Practically, it’s used in writing systems and scholarly transcriptions where the caron changes the pronunciation or phonetic value of the vowel compared with plain “a”. Because it’s a distinct character (not just “a” plus a separate mark in many contexts), using the single Unicode character helps ensure correct display, searching, and text processing across platforms.
Common uses
- •Writing languages that use a caron on “a” in official orthography
- •Transcription and phonetic/linguistic notes where diacritics distinguish sounds
- •Creating accurate names, titles, or place references that include ǎ
- •Typography and layout work that requires correct precomposed Unicode characters
- •Embedding the character in code with the proper escapes for consistent rendering
Examples
ǎ — Latin small letter a with caron
- ǎMǎria
- ǎǎrbor
- ǎSǎlvia
- ǎtǎkota
- ǎǎžuolas
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+01CE | |
| HTML Entity | ǎ | |
| HTML Code | ǎ | |
| CSS | \01CE | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 462 | |
| Decimal | 462 |
How to type Latin Small Letter A With Caron Letter (ǎ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 462 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 01CE then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 01CE. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 01ce, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ǎ 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 Small Letter A With Caron letter mean?
ǎ is the lowercase letter “a” with a caron (ˇ) diacritic. In Unicode, it is named LATIN SMALL LETTER A WITH CARON (U+01CE) and belongs to the Latin Extended block. Practically, it’s used in writing systems and scholarly transcriptions where the caron changes the pronunciation or phonetic value of the vowel compared with plain “a”. Because it’s a distinct character (not just “a” plus a separate mark in many contexts), using the single Unicode character helps ensure correct display, searching, and text processing across platforms.
What is the Unicode code point for ǎ?
The Unicode code point for ǎ is U+01CE.
How can I copy ǎ in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ǎ
What CSS escape can I use for ǎ?
Use the CSS escape: \\01CE
How do I include ǎ in JavaScript?
Use the JavaScript escape: \\u{01CE}