Latin Small Letter N With Curl Letter
ȵ is the Latin small letter n with curl, a Unicode character used in extended Latin writing.
U+0235
The character ȵ is known as the Latin small letter n with curl. It belongs to the Latin Extended Unicode block and has the code point U+0235. Use it when a text system or font requires this specific n variant.
Latin Small Letter N With Curl Letter Meaning
ȵ (Unicode U+0235) is a specific lowercase “n” variant: Latin small letter n with curl. Unlike a plain “n”, it carries a distinct typographic form (a curl) that may be required for accurate spelling, transliteration, or text display in languages and scholarly materials that use extended Latin characters. As with many Unicode letters, its meaning is primarily orthographic: it represents a particular character in the writing system rather than a punctuation mark or mathematical operator. When you copy it into documents, it should render correctly if the font supports Latin Extended.
Common uses
- •Typing or displaying extended Latin text that requires the n-with-curl character
- •Correcting spelling in documents or forms that depend on exact Unicode characters
- •Academic or linguistic writing where precise character representation matters
- •Naming conventions and metadata fields that must match source text character-for-character
- •UI labels or templates that need this exact Unicode letter variant
Examples
ȵ — Latin small letter n with curl
- ȵExample: enter ȵ when the source text uses the n-with-curl form.
- ȵExample: the word contains ȵ and must not be replaced with a plain n.
- ȵExample: I copied ȵ from Unicode U+0235 into the form field.
- ȵExample: fonts without Latin Extended may not display ȵ correctly.
- ȵExample: use ȵ in your transliteration text where required.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0235 | |
| HTML Entity | ȵ | |
| HTML Code | ȵ | |
| CSS | \0235 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 565 | |
| Decimal | 565 |
How to type Latin Small Letter N With Curl Letter (ȵ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 565 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0235 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0235. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0235, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ȵ 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 N With Curl letter mean?
ȵ (Unicode U+0235) is a specific lowercase “n” variant: Latin small letter n with curl. Unlike a plain “n”, it carries a distinct typographic form (a curl) that may be required for accurate spelling, transliteration, or text display in languages and scholarly materials that use extended Latin characters. As with many Unicode letters, its meaning is primarily orthographic: it represents a particular character in the writing system rather than a punctuation mark or mathematical operator. When you copy it into documents, it should render correctly if the font supports Latin Extended.
What Unicode character is ȵ?
ȵ is the Latin small letter n with curl, with Unicode code point U+0235.
How can I copy ȵ reliably?
Copy the character directly from this page, or paste it using its Unicode form like ȵ.
Will ȵ always display correctly in my browser or app?
It depends on font support for Latin Extended. If your font lacks the glyph, ȵ may not render properly.
Is ȵ the same as a normal lowercase n?
No. ȵ is a distinct Unicode character and should not be replaced with a plain “n” when accuracy matters.