Latin Small Letter D With Curl Letter
ȡ is the Unicode “Latin Small Letter D with Curl” character used in extended Latin text and typography.
U+0221
The character ȡ is a Latin Extended letter: “Latin Small Letter D with Curl”. It can be useful when you need the exact glyph in names, texts, or typographic layouts. Below you’ll find copy/paste options and the official code information.
Latin Small Letter D With Curl Letter Meaning
ȡ (Unicode U+0221) is “LATIN SMALL LETTER D WITH CURL”, part of the Latin Extended block. Like other extended Latin letters, it represents a specific letterform rather than a punctuation or math symbol. It’s most relevant when you need the exact character for correct spelling, scholarly transcription, font testing, or consistent rendering across platforms. Because it’s a distinct Unicode character, using it directly is preferred over visually similar substitutes. When imported into documents or design tools, ensure the selected font supports the glyph to avoid fallback rendering.
Common uses
- •Copying and pasting a precise letter in a Latin Extended text where ȡ is required
- •Typography and font testing for glyph presence and spacing in Latin Extended fonts
- •Transcription or notation in linguistics/materials that use extended Latin characters
- •Creating branded or stylized text that intentionally uses ȡ for a distinctive look
- •Programming and UI text where the exact Unicode character must match stored strings
Examples
ȡ Latin Small Letter D with Curl
- ȡȡ
- ȡaȡa
- ȡɡuȡe ȡata
- ȡtranscribed: ȡ
- ȡtype ȡ in your design
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0221 | |
| HTML Entity | ȡ | |
| HTML Code | ȡ | |
| CSS | \0221 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 545 | |
| Decimal | 545 |
How to type Latin Small Letter D With Curl Letter (ȡ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 545 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0221 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0221. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0221, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ȡ 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 D With Curl letter mean?
ȡ (Unicode U+0221) is “LATIN SMALL LETTER D WITH CURL”, part of the Latin Extended block. Like other extended Latin letters, it represents a specific letterform rather than a punctuation or math symbol. It’s most relevant when you need the exact character for correct spelling, scholarly transcription, font testing, or consistent rendering across platforms. Because it’s a distinct Unicode character, using it directly is preferred over visually similar substitutes. When imported into documents or design tools, ensure the selected font supports the glyph to avoid fallback rendering.
What is the Unicode code point for ȡ?
ȡ is U+0221 (LATIN SMALL LETTER D WITH CURL).
How do I write ȡ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity ȡ (decimal).
How do I use ȡ in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\0221. JavaScript (Unicode code point escape): \\u{0221}.
Why does ȡ look different in some apps?
It depends on whether the font you’re using supports the glyph. If not, you may see a fallback character or missing-glyph box.