Latin Small Letter L With Middle Dot Letter
ŀ is a Latin Extended character used to distinguish a specific “l” form in some linguistic and typographic contexts.
U+0140
ŀ (U+0140) is a Latin Extended character: “Latin small letter L with middle dot.” It’s often used in writing systems, transliteration, or specialized typography where l needs to be clearly distinguished. Use it by copying the symbol or using the provided Unicode/HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
Latin Small Letter L With Middle Dot Letter Meaning
ŀ, the “Latin small letter L with middle dot” (U+0140), is a letter variant where a dot appears in the middle of the lowercase “l.” This distinct shape helps differentiate it from the ordinary letter “l” in contexts that require more precise visual identification (such as certain linguistic notations, transliterations, or font/orthography standards). Because it’s in the Unicode Latin Extended block, it can be reliably used in modern text and web content, provided the font supports it. When exact character identity matters (search, indexing, or scholarly text), using ŀ instead of “l” or “Ŀ” avoids ambiguity.
Common uses
- •Linguistic transcription or orthographic notation where a distinct lowercase l is required
- •Scholarly text preparation and proofreading to preserve exact character distinctions
- •Web and document typography when a specific “l with dot” glyph is standardized in a style guide
- •Encoding or representing proper names/titles that include this exact character
- •Programming content (templates, localization strings) where Unicode-accurate characters are needed
Examples
ŀ Latin Small Letter L with Middle Dot
- ŀŀ could be used in a transliteration table.
- ŀPlease replace l with ŀ in this excerpt: ŀ.
- ŀThe word contains ŀ as a distinct letter form.
- ŀIn our stylesheet, ensure the font renders ŀ correctly.
- ŀUse ŀ in the label: ŀ (U+0140).
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0140 | |
| HTML Entity | ŀ | |
| HTML Code | ŀ | |
| CSS | \0140 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 320 | |
| Decimal | 320 |
How to type Latin Small Letter L With Middle Dot Letter (ŀ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 320 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0140 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0140. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0140, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ŀ 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 Middle Dot letter mean?
ŀ, the “Latin small letter L with middle dot” (U+0140), is a letter variant where a dot appears in the middle of the lowercase “l.” This distinct shape helps differentiate it from the ordinary letter “l” in contexts that require more precise visual identification (such as certain linguistic notations, transliterations, or font/orthography standards). Because it’s in the Unicode Latin Extended block, it can be reliably used in modern text and web content, provided the font supports it. When exact character identity matters (search, indexing, or scholarly text), using ŀ instead of “l” or “Ŀ” avoids ambiguity.
What Unicode character is ŀ?
ŀ is “LATIN SMALL LETTER L WITH MIDDLE DOT” with the Unicode code point U+0140.
How can I copy ŀ into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ŀ.
How do I write ŀ using CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\0140. JavaScript (Unicode escape): \\u{0140}.
Is ŀ the same as the normal letter l?
No. ŀ is a distinct character (with a middle dot) and should be used when you need the exact “l with middle dot” form.