Latin Small Letter F With Hook Letter
ƒ is the Latin small letter F with hook, a Unicode character used in typography and symbol styling.
U+0192
The character “ƒ” is a Unicode letter: Latin Small Letter F with Hook. It has a distinct shape (an F with a hook) and can be used anywhere text supports Unicode. Below you’ll find copy/paste options and the exact code points for web and app use.
Latin Small Letter F With Hook Letter Meaning
ƒ (Latin Small Letter F with Hook, U+0192) is a Latin Extended character. Its meaning is primarily typographic: it’s a specific letterform distinct from the standard lowercase “f”. In many contexts it’s used to match a particular brand style, font design, or aesthetic where the hook-shaped F is desired. In some documents it may also appear as a specialized glyph variant, especially when a font maps the character to a decorative or script-like F. Because it’s encoded as its own Unicode character, using ƒ can improve consistency across platforms compared to relying on font substitutions.
Common uses
- •Branding and logo text where a hooked lowercase “f” matches a design
- •Typography and editorial layouts that require a specific glyph shape
- •UI text and headings needing a distinct variant from the normal “f”
- •Programming and documentation to represent the exact character (Unicode U+0192)
- •Web content where you want consistent rendering by using the proper Unicode character
Examples
ƒ Latin Small Letter F with Hook
- ƒDownload the ƒ icon set.
- ƒOur ƒ design system uses a hooked F.
- ƒType ƒ to insert the correct glyph.
- ƒThe logo uses ƒ for its lowercase mark.
- ƒCheck that ƒ displays the same in all browsers.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0192 | |
| HTML Entity | ƒ | |
| HTML Code | ƒ | |
| CSS | \0192 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 402 | |
| Decimal | 402 |
How to type Latin Small Letter F With Hook Letter (ƒ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 402 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0192 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0192. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0192, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ƒ 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 Hook letter mean?
ƒ (Latin Small Letter F with Hook, U+0192) is a Latin Extended character. Its meaning is primarily typographic: it’s a specific letterform distinct from the standard lowercase “f”. In many contexts it’s used to match a particular brand style, font design, or aesthetic where the hook-shaped F is desired. In some documents it may also appear as a specialized glyph variant, especially when a font maps the character to a decorative or script-like F. Because it’s encoded as its own Unicode character, using ƒ can improve consistency across platforms compared to relying on font substitutions.
What is ƒ, and how is it different from a normal “f”?
ƒ is the Unicode character “Latin Small Letter F with Hook” (U+0192). It has a distinct hooked letterform, so it may look different from the standard lowercase “f” in many fonts.
How can I copy ƒ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ƒ (or ƒ). This inserts the exact character consistently in Unicode-capable environments.
What Unicode code point should I use in code?
Use U+0192. Common escapes include CSS: \0192 and JavaScript: \u{0192}.
Does ƒ have a special meaning beyond being a letter?
For most users, it’s mainly a typographic/letterform variant of “f”. Its “meaning” is usually about displaying the correct hooked glyph, not a universally established symbol concept.