Latin Small Letter E With Tilde Letter
ẽ is the Latin small letter e with a tilde, used in languages that mark specific sounds.
U+1EBD
The symbol ẽ is a Latin Extended character: “e” with a tilde. It appears in writing systems and proper spellings where the tilde changes pronunciation or meaning. You can copy it directly or insert it using the Unicode codes below.
Latin Small Letter E With Tilde Letter Meaning
The character ẽ is “e with tilde,” meaning the tilde is part of the letter and typically represents a distinct sound or pronunciation feature in certain languages and orthographies. Because it is a single Unicode character, it should be kept intact rather than built from a plain “e” plus a separate combining tilde in most cases. You’ll most often encounter ẽ in correctly spelled words, names, and text that must preserve the exact orthography. When used in digital text, using the correct character helps avoid spelling errors, search mismatches, and formatting problems.
Common uses
- •Typing or displaying correct spelling in languages that use “e” with tilde
- •Using proper names in documents, bios, and profiles where ẽ is required
- •Preparing multilingual text in editors, publishing, or typography workflows
- •Entering characters in web forms and content management systems
- •Sharing accurate text on social media and messaging without losing diacritics
Examples
ẽ – Latin small letter e with tilde
- ẽcafẽ (with ẽ)
- ẽcomẽdo (with ẽ)
- ẽsõl (example text containing ẽ in a word you spell correctly)
- ẽAlẽxis (example proper name using ẽ)
- ẽVẽncie (example word containing ẽ)
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1EBD | |
| HTML Entity | ẽ | |
| HTML Code | ẽ | |
| CSS | \1EBD | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 7869 | |
| Decimal | 7869 |
How to type Latin Small Letter E With Tilde Letter (ẽ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 7869 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1EBD then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1EBD. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1ebd, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ẽ 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 E With Tilde letter mean?
The character ẽ is “e with tilde,” meaning the tilde is part of the letter and typically represents a distinct sound or pronunciation feature in certain languages and orthographies. Because it is a single Unicode character, it should be kept intact rather than built from a plain “e” plus a separate combining tilde in most cases. You’ll most often encounter ẽ in correctly spelled words, names, and text that must preserve the exact orthography. When used in digital text, using the correct character helps avoid spelling errors, search mismatches, and formatting problems.
What is the Unicode code point for ẽ?
The Unicode code point for ẽ (LATIN SMALL LETTER E WITH TILDE) is U+1EBD.
How do I type ẽ in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity ẽ.
How do I insert ẽ in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\1EBD. JavaScript escape: \\u{1EBD}.
Is ẽ the same as writing “e” plus a separate tilde character?
They can look similar, but ẽ is a single Unicode character (U+1EBD). For best results, use the exact character ẽ so spelling and text matching stay consistent.