Latin Small Letter L With Double Bar Letter
ⱡ is a Latin Extended character: the small letter L with double bar (U+2C61).
U+2C61
ⱡ is a Latin Extended Unicode character used for precise text representation. Because it’s a single, distinct character, it’s useful when matching fonts, linguistics markup, or standardized symbols.
Latin Small Letter L With Double Bar Letter Meaning
ⱡ (U+2C61) is “LATIN SMALL LETTER L WITH DOUBLE BAR” from the Latin Extended block. It represents a specific lowercase letter form with a double bar through/above the L shape, rather than a stylized version made from ordinary characters. In practice, it’s most often used in contexts that require exact Unicode characters, such as linguistic or phonetic transcription systems, specialized typography, or datasets where the exact glyph matters. Using the character directly (rather than approximations) helps ensure consistent rendering and correct copying across platforms that support the glyph.
Common uses
- •Linguistic transcription or notation where an exact lowercase letter is required
- •Typesetting and typography work that needs a specific Unicode character
- •Replacing a placeholder in text datasets to preserve the original character
- •Designing templates or UI text that must match a reference glyph precisely
- •Proofing or editing documents to ensure the correct character is used
Examples
ⱡ Latin Small Letter L With Double Bar
- ⱡⱡ
- ⱡtext: ⱡ
- ⱡvalue=ⱡ
- ⱡsymbol ⱡ in a list
- ⱡreplace ⱡ with the correct character
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2C61 | |
| HTML Entity | ⱡ | |
| HTML Code | ⱡ | |
| CSS | \2C61 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11361 | |
| Decimal | 11361 |
How to type Latin Small Letter L With Double Bar Letter (ⱡ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11361 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2C61 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2C61. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2c61, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ⱡ 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 L With Double Bar letter mean?
ⱡ (U+2C61) is “LATIN SMALL LETTER L WITH DOUBLE BAR” from the Latin Extended block. It represents a specific lowercase letter form with a double bar through/above the L shape, rather than a stylized version made from ordinary characters. In practice, it’s most often used in contexts that require exact Unicode characters, such as linguistic or phonetic transcription systems, specialized typography, or datasets where the exact glyph matters. Using the character directly (rather than approximations) helps ensure consistent rendering and correct copying across platforms that support the glyph.
What Unicode character is ⱡ?
ⱡ is “LATIN SMALL LETTER L WITH DOUBLE BAR” with Unicode code point U+2C61.
How can I copy ⱡ into my documents?
Copy the character directly from this page, or use the provided code point/escape formats (HTML entity, CSS escape, or JavaScript escape) if your workflow supports them.
Why not use a regular letter L instead?
ⱡ is a distinct Unicode character. Using a plain “l” won’t match the double-bar glyph and may break the accuracy of transcriptions, fonts, or data standards.
Will ⱡ always render correctly on every device?
It depends on whether the font you’re using supports the glyph. If your system lacks the character, it may display as a missing-glyph box.