Latin Small Letter M With Hook Letter
ɱ is the Latin small letter m with hook (U+0271), used for specialized writing and font/typography needs.
U+0271
ɱ is a lowercase character from the Latin Extended block: LATIN SMALL LETTER M WITH HOOK (U+0271). It’s often used when you need a distinct “m” form that differs from standard “m”. Use the provided escapes to copy it reliably in text, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Latin Small Letter M With Hook Letter Meaning
The character ɱ is a distinct lowercase “m” shape with a hook, defined as LATIN SMALL LETTER M WITH HOOK. As a Unicode character (U+0271), it exists to represent typography and notation where a specific visual variant of “m” is needed rather than the regular letter m. In practice, it may appear in phonetic or linguistic contexts, in custom type designs, or when authors want consistent rendering of a specialized symbol across platforms. Because it’s a dedicated Unicode code point, it’s better than using similar-looking characters when you need accurate character data.
Common uses
- •Copying a specific lowercase “m” glyph for linguistic or phonetic text
- •Typography work where a font uses ɱ as a stylistic or technical variant
- •Creating consistent labels or identifiers in multilingual documents
- •Rendering specialized characters in web content with Unicode-safe escapes
- •Using the exact character in text processing pipelines that require Unicode correctness
Examples
ɱ Latin small letter m with hook
- ɱɱ is shown as a distinct lowercase letter.
- ɱPlease copy ɱ exactly (U+0271).
- ɱThe symbol ɱ may appear in phonetic notation.
- ɱUse HTML ɱ for ɱ in markup.
- ɱIn CSS, try \\\\0271 to insert ɱ.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0271 | |
| HTML Entity | ɱ | |
| HTML Code | ɱ | |
| CSS | \0271 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 625 | |
| Decimal | 625 |
How to type Latin Small Letter M With Hook Letter (ɱ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 625 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0271 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0271. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0271, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ɱ 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 M With Hook letter mean?
The character ɱ is a distinct lowercase “m” shape with a hook, defined as LATIN SMALL LETTER M WITH HOOK. As a Unicode character (U+0271), it exists to represent typography and notation where a specific visual variant of “m” is needed rather than the regular letter m. In practice, it may appear in phonetic or linguistic contexts, in custom type designs, or when authors want consistent rendering of a specialized symbol across platforms. Because it’s a dedicated Unicode code point, it’s better than using similar-looking characters when you need accurate character data.
What Unicode character is ɱ?
ɱ is LATIN SMALL LETTER M WITH HOOK with Unicode code point U+0271.
How can I paste ɱ on the web?
You can copy the character directly, or use HTML entity ɱ.
What are the CSS and JavaScript escapes for ɱ?
CSS escape: \\0271. JavaScript escape: \\u{0271}.
Is ɱ just a stylistic alternative to the normal letter m?
No—ɱ is a separate Unicode character with its own code point, so using it ensures the intended glyph/character data rather than a visually similar m.