Latin Small Letter Delta Letter
ẟ is the lowercase Latin letter delta (U+1E9F), often used as a distinct character in text and typography.
U+1E9F
ẟ is a Latin Extended character: the “Latin small letter delta.” It has a specific Unicode code point, so it’s best used when you need an exact, consistent glyph. Copy it from this page or use the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
Latin Small Letter Delta Letter Meaning
ẟ (U+1E9F) is the Latin small letter delta, a distinct Unicode character from the more common Greek lowercase delta (δ). Because it has its own code point and glyph, it’s commonly used when a style, font, or notation requires a lowercase delta-like Latin character rather than the standard Greek form. In practice, it may appear in specialized writing, typography, or symbol sets, and it can be used as a label or identifier where you want the delta shape but need the exact Unicode character. When accuracy matters (forms, code points, or consistent rendering), use the provided Unicode/HTML/CSS escapes.
Common uses
- •Typography and custom symbol sets where a lowercase delta-like Latin character is required
- •Labeling variables or identifiers in documents that must use a specific Unicode code point
- •Creating consistent iconography in UI text when δ would be the wrong character
- •Copy/paste into design tools or publishing workflows that rely on exact Unicode characters
- •Representing specialized notation in text where the Latin small delta is part of a defined system
Examples
ẟ Latin Small Letter Delta
- ẟArea ẟ is measured in units per sample.
- ẟUse ẟ to denote the adjustment factor.
- ẟParameter ẟ controls the smoothing strength.
- ẟThe value of ẟ changes between trials.
- ẟSet ẟ to the recommended default.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1E9F | |
| HTML Entity | ẟ | |
| HTML Code | ẟ | |
| CSS | \1E9F | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 7839 | |
| Decimal | 7839 |
How to type Latin Small Letter Delta Letter (ẟ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 7839 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1E9F then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1E9F. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1e9f, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ẟ 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 Delta letter mean?
ẟ (U+1E9F) is the Latin small letter delta, a distinct Unicode character from the more common Greek lowercase delta (δ). Because it has its own code point and glyph, it’s commonly used when a style, font, or notation requires a lowercase delta-like Latin character rather than the standard Greek form. In practice, it may appear in specialized writing, typography, or symbol sets, and it can be used as a label or identifier where you want the delta shape but need the exact Unicode character. When accuracy matters (forms, code points, or consistent rendering), use the provided Unicode/HTML/CSS escapes.
Is ẟ the same as the Greek lowercase delta δ?
No. ẟ is “Latin small letter delta” (U+1E9F). The Greek lowercase delta is a different Unicode character.
How do I copy ẟ into my document?
Copy the character “ẟ” from this page, or paste it using the provided HTML entity/Unicode escapes if your workflow supports them.
What is the Unicode code point for ẟ?
ẟ has Unicode code point U+1E9F.
How can I include ẟ in HTML or code?
Use the HTML entity ẟ or the escapes: CSS \\1E9F and JavaScript \\u{1E9F}.