Latin Small Letter Long S With High Stroke Letter
ẝ is a Unicode Latin Extended character: the long S form with a high stroke (U+1E9D).
U+1E9D
ẝ is a specialized Latin character from the Unicode Latin Extended block. It represents a particular long S style used in historical and typographic contexts. Use it when you need the exact “long s with high stroke” letterform.
Latin Small Letter Long S With High Stroke Letter Meaning
ẝ is the Unicode character “LATIN SMALL LETTER LONG S WITH HIGH STROKE” (U+1E9D). It is a lowercase “long S” variant distinguished by its high-stroke form, which differs from other long S variants. Because the long S is primarily associated with historical spelling and specific typefaces, ẝ is most often needed for accurate text reproduction, transcription, and typography. In practice, you may use ẝ when matching a particular manuscript edition, creating scholarly text, or ensuring consistent letterforms in custom fonts and documents that require this exact Unicode character.
Common uses
- •Scholarly transcription of historical texts that require the exact long S variant
- •Typography and typesetting where a specific long S glyph is needed for consistency
- •Correcting or restoring text when searching for the exact Unicode long S form
- •Creating custom font samples or character documentation for Latin Extended letters
- •Designing posters, titles, or social content that intentionally uses historical-style lettering
Examples
ẝ Long S with High Stroke
- ẝẝeek (example word using ẝ)
- ẝabẝorbed (example phrase using ẝ)
- ẝfẝild (example word using ẝ)
- ẝthe word: ẝat (example usage)
- ẝẝournal entry (example caption using ẝ)
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1E9D | |
| HTML Entity | ẝ | |
| HTML Code | ẝ | |
| CSS | \1E9D | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 7837 | |
| Decimal | 7837 |
How to type Latin Small Letter Long S With High Stroke Letter (ẝ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 7837 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1E9D then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1E9D. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1e9d, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ẝ 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 Long S With High Stroke letter mean?
ẝ is the Unicode character “LATIN SMALL LETTER LONG S WITH HIGH STROKE” (U+1E9D). It is a lowercase “long S” variant distinguished by its high-stroke form, which differs from other long S variants. Because the long S is primarily associated with historical spelling and specific typefaces, ẝ is most often needed for accurate text reproduction, transcription, and typography. In practice, you may use ẝ when matching a particular manuscript edition, creating scholarly text, or ensuring consistent letterforms in custom fonts and documents that require this exact Unicode character.
What Unicode character is ẝ?
ẝ is “LATIN SMALL LETTER LONG S WITH HIGH STROKE”, code point U+1E9D.
How do I copy ẝ into my document or code?
Copy the character directly (ẝ). You can also use the provided references: HTML ẝ, CSS \\1E9D, or JavaScript \\u{1E9D}.
Will ẝ display correctly on all devices?
It should display when the font supports U+1E9D. If a font lacks the glyph, the character may appear as a fallback/placeholder.
Is ẝ the same as the regular long S (ſ)?
No. ẝ is a specific long S variant: the “long S with high stroke” form, distinct from other long S characters.