Latin Small Letter Dotless J Letter
ȷ is the Latin small letter dotless j (U+0237) used in specific linguistic and typographic settings.
U+0237
The symbol ȷ is known as the Latin small letter dotless j. It has its own Unicode code point (U+0237), which helps ensure consistent rendering. Use it when you need the dotless form rather than the normal “j”.
Latin Small Letter Dotless J Letter Meaning
ȷ, the Latin small letter dotless j, is a letter variant that specifically lacks a dot above. Because it is a distinct character in Unicode (U+0237), it can be used in written forms that require the dotless variant (for example, in some languages, orthographies, or scholarly/transliteration contexts). In typography and digital design, it may be needed to match correct spelling, fonts, or legacy text sources where the dotted “j” and dotless “j” are treated differently. When searching, sorting, or normalizing text, using the correct code point helps avoid mismatches between “j” and “ȷ”.
Common uses
- •Typing language text that distinguishes between dotted and dotless j forms
- •Preparing documents or subtitles where legacy spellings must be preserved
- •Typography and font testing for Unicode coverage of U+0237
- •Programming and localization work that requires exact character fidelity
- •Designing logos or UI text that needs the dotless-j appearance
Examples
ȷ Latin Small Letter Dotless J
- ȷStart: ȷ
- ȷExample text: ȷa ȷe ȷi ȷo ȷu
- ȷDotless form: ȷ vs j
- ȷType: ȷ (U+0237) in your output
- ȷCopying: ȷ into your editor
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0237 | |
| HTML Entity | ȷ | |
| HTML Code | ȷ | |
| CSS | \0237 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 567 | |
| Decimal | 567 |
How to type Latin Small Letter Dotless J Letter (ȷ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 567 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0237 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0237. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0237, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ȷ 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 Dotless J letter mean?
ȷ, the Latin small letter dotless j, is a letter variant that specifically lacks a dot above. Because it is a distinct character in Unicode (U+0237), it can be used in written forms that require the dotless variant (for example, in some languages, orthographies, or scholarly/transliteration contexts). In typography and digital design, it may be needed to match correct spelling, fonts, or legacy text sources where the dotted “j” and dotless “j” are treated differently. When searching, sorting, or normalizing text, using the correct code point helps avoid mismatches between “j” and “ȷ”.
Is ȷ the same as the normal letter j?
No. ȷ is the Latin small letter dotless j, Unicode U+0237, and it differs from the normal “j” in appearance and code point.
How do I enter ȷ in code?
Use the Unicode escape for this character, for example JavaScript: \\u{0237}. You can also use CSS/other escapes depending on your environment.
What is the HTML entity for ȷ?
The HTML entity is ȷ.
Why does my text show a square or blank instead of ȷ?
That usually indicates the font or system you’re using doesn’t support the character. Try a different font that includes Unicode Latin Extended characters.