Latin Small Letter K With Line Below Letter
ḵ is the Latin small letter k with a line below, used for specialized transcription and typesetting.
U+1E35
ḵ is a Unicode character in the Latin Extended block. It’s helpful when you need a k with a diacritic-like line below for accurate text representation.
Latin Small Letter K With Line Below Letter Meaning
The character ḵ is “LATIN SMALL LETTER K WITH LINE BELOW” (Unicode U+1E35). It’s typically used as part of specialized spelling, transliteration, or scholarly notation where a plain “k” isn’t sufficient. The line below indicates a distinction from standard Latin letters, often representing a particular phonetic value or orthographic convention defined by a specific writing system or editorial standard. Because it’s a distinct Unicode code point, using ḵ directly (rather than trying to simulate it visually) helps maintain consistent rendering across fonts and platforms.
Common uses
- •Academic writing and transliteration where k must carry a line-below distinction
- •Linguistics notes or glosses that use extended Latin characters for phonetic detail
- •Correcting and normalizing text in documents that require exact Unicode characters
- •Typesetting and publishing workflows where a specific character variant must be preserved
- •Digital signatures, citations, or references that include proper orthography
Examples
ḵ Latin small letter k with line below
- ḵThe transcription uses ḵ to mark a specific consonant quality.
- ḵIn the glossary, ḵ appears in several example words.
- ḵPlease replace k with ḵ to match the original source.
- ḵThe manuscript consistently types ḵ in this section.
- ḵThis font supports ḵ for accurate scholarly layout.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1E35 | |
| HTML Entity | ḵ | |
| HTML Code | ḵ | |
| CSS | \1E35 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 7733 | |
| Decimal | 7733 |
How to type Latin Small Letter K With Line Below Letter (ḵ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 7733 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1E35 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1E35. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1e35, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ḵ 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 K With Line Below letter mean?
The character ḵ is “LATIN SMALL LETTER K WITH LINE BELOW” (Unicode U+1E35). It’s typically used as part of specialized spelling, transliteration, or scholarly notation where a plain “k” isn’t sufficient. The line below indicates a distinction from standard Latin letters, often representing a particular phonetic value or orthographic convention defined by a specific writing system or editorial standard. Because it’s a distinct Unicode code point, using ḵ directly (rather than trying to simulate it visually) helps maintain consistent rendering across fonts and platforms.
What Unicode character is ḵ?
ḵ is the “LATIN SMALL LETTER K WITH LINE BELOW”, Unicode code point U+1E35.
How can I copy ḵ from this page?
Select the character ḵ above and copy it (Ctrl+C / Cmd+C). You can also paste it directly from the page.
Is ḵ the same as a normal “k”?
No. ḵ is a distinct Unicode character. A plain “k” will not be identical in meaning or rendering when a line below is required.
How do I enter ḵ in HTML or code?
HTML entity: ḵ. CSS escape: \\1E35. JavaScript escape: \\u{1E35}.