Latin Small Letter F With Dot Above Letter
ḟ is the Unicode character U+1E1F: a lowercase “f” with a dot above it.
U+1E1F
ḟ is a Unicode character from the Latin Extended block. It’s often needed when a font, transliteration system, or document requires a dotted “f” distinct from a normal “f”. You can copy it directly or use the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
Latin Small Letter F With Dot Above Letter Meaning
ḟ is a Latin lowercase “f” with a dot above (Unicode U+1E1F, “LATIN SMALL LETTER F WITH DOT ABOVE”). Visually, the dot makes it distinct from the standard letter “f”, so it can represent a different sound, letter variant, or notation in writing systems and scholarly text. It’s also useful in typography when a language description, cataloging standard, or research document distinguishes between plain “f” and a dotted form. In practice, people use ḟ to maintain correctness and consistency when copying between documents, labels, and technical content that expects this exact character.
Common uses
- •Copying exact dotted “f” characters in academic or linguistic text
- •Displaying transliteration or orthography variants in publications
- •Labeling terms in databases or catalogs that require the precise character
- •Creating typographic mockups where a dotted “f” must match a reference
- •Using the correct Unicode character in web pages and UI text
Examples
ḟ Latin small letter f with dot above
- ḟḟ in a transliteration table
- ḟThe character ḟ appears in the phonetic notes
- ḟUse ḟ instead of f for the dotted variant
- ḟRecord ḟ exactly in the item name
- ḟTypography preview shows ḟ with the dot above
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1E1F | |
| HTML Entity | ḟ | |
| HTML Code | ḟ | |
| CSS | \1E1F | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 7711 | |
| Decimal | 7711 |
How to type Latin Small Letter F With Dot Above Letter (ḟ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 7711 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1E1F then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1E1F. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1e1f, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ḟ 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 F With Dot Above letter mean?
ḟ is a Latin lowercase “f” with a dot above (Unicode U+1E1F, “LATIN SMALL LETTER F WITH DOT ABOVE”). Visually, the dot makes it distinct from the standard letter “f”, so it can represent a different sound, letter variant, or notation in writing systems and scholarly text. It’s also useful in typography when a language description, cataloging standard, or research document distinguishes between plain “f” and a dotted form. In practice, people use ḟ to maintain correctness and consistency when copying between documents, labels, and technical content that expects this exact character.
How do I type or insert ḟ?
Copy it directly from this page, or insert it using the Unicode value U+1E1F with your editor or programming tools.
What is the Unicode code point for ḟ?
ḟ is Unicode U+1E1F (LATIN SMALL LETTER F WITH DOT ABOVE).
Is ḟ the same as a normal letter “f”?
No. ḟ is a distinct Unicode character with a dot above, so it may not be interchangeable with “f” in text matching or exact typography.
What are the common ways to encode ḟ in code?
You can use the HTML entity ḟ or escapes like CSS \\1E1F and JavaScript \\u{1E1F}.