Latin Small Letter Av Letter
ꜹ is the Latin small letter AV (U+A739), a Unicode character used for specific linguistic and stylistic text needs.
U+A739
The symbol ꜹ is a Unicode character from the Latin Extended block. It can be used when you need the specific “AV” form that matches this code point. Below you’ll find copy options, Unicode/HTML/CSS details, and practical use ideas.
Latin Small Letter Av Letter Meaning
ꜹ is the Unicode “LATIN SMALL LETTER AV” character (U+A739). As a letterform in Latin Extended, it’s most relevant when you’re transcribing or rendering text that uses an “AV” ligature-like or specialized glyph rather than the standard “av” letters. In typography and digital publishing, it can help match a source document’s exact characters or preserve intended spelling in custom alphabets and scholarly fonts. In day-to-day writing, it’s uncommon, so it’s best used when you specifically need this exact character for consistency across systems and editors.
Common uses
- •Exact copy/paste to match a source text that uses ꜹ
- •Typography and layout work where a specific glyph must be preserved
- •Scholarly or editorial transcription requiring the exact Unicode character
- •Creating consistent branding or titles in niche design contexts
- •Testing font support for Latin Extended characters
Examples
ꜹ Latin Small Letter AV
- ꜹꜹ is used in this sample text.
- ꜹCopy this exact character: ꜹ.
- ꜹWe need ꜹ to match the original document.
- ꜹThe word contains ꜹ for proper rendering.
- ꜹCheck how ꜹ appears in your font.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+A739 | |
| HTML Entity | ꜹ | |
| HTML Code | ꜹ | |
| CSS | \A739 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 42809 | |
| Decimal | 42809 |
How to type Latin Small Letter Av Letter (ꜹ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 42809 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type A739 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type A739. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type a739, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ꜹ 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 Av letter mean?
ꜹ is the Unicode “LATIN SMALL LETTER AV” character (U+A739). As a letterform in Latin Extended, it’s most relevant when you’re transcribing or rendering text that uses an “AV” ligature-like or specialized glyph rather than the standard “av” letters. In typography and digital publishing, it can help match a source document’s exact characters or preserve intended spelling in custom alphabets and scholarly fonts. In day-to-day writing, it’s uncommon, so it’s best used when you specifically need this exact character for consistency across systems and editors.
What Unicode character is ꜹ?
ꜹ is the Unicode character LATIN SMALL LETTER AV, code point U+A739.
How can I copy ꜹ into my document or design tool?
Select and copy the character ꜹ directly from this page, or use the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes for reliable insertion.
Will ꜹ display correctly in all fonts?
Not all fonts include every Latin Extended glyph. If ꜹ doesn’t appear as expected, try a font with broader Unicode coverage.
Is ꜹ the same as typing “av” in normal text?
No. ꜹ is a specific single Unicode character, while “av” is two separate standard Latin letters. Use ꜹ only when the exact character is required.