Latin Small Letter T With Cedilla Letter
ţ is a Latin letter: lowercase t with a cedilla, used in extended-alphabet writing systems.
U+0163
The symbol ţ is a lowercase letter from the Latin Extended set. It is represented in Unicode as U+0163 and can be copied into text or used in code with the escapes shown below. This page helps you understand where it’s used and how to reproduce it correctly.
Latin Small Letter T With Cedilla Letter Meaning
ţ (Latin small letter t with cedilla) is a distinct character, not a normal “t”. The cedilla indicates that the letter belongs to an alphabet where it represents a specific sound or orthographic distinction. You will most often encounter ţ in languages and romanization systems that use Latin Extended characters to write sounds more precisely than plain ASCII letters. For typography and text processing, using the exact character U+0163 matters: “ţ” and “t” are different code points, so they may behave differently in searching, sorting, and rendering.
Common uses
- •Typing language-specific words that require the cedilla variant of “t”.
- •Accurate names and place names in documents, IDs, and forms that use this letter.
- •Designing typographic layouts for languages that use Latin Extended characters.
- •Programming and localization when you need to output the exact Unicode character U+0163.
- •Creating searchable social posts or captions that preserve correct spelling in languages using ţ.
Examples
ţ — Latin Small Letter T with Cedilla
- ţŢara mea este frumoasă.
- ţAm citit despre ţinuturi istorice.
- ţTe aștept la țarc, după program.
- ţNumele este: ţion.
- ţVerifică dacă scrii ţ corect.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0163 | |
| HTML Entity | ţ | |
| HTML Code | ţ | |
| CSS | \0163 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 355 | |
| Decimal | 355 |
How to type Latin Small Letter T With Cedilla Letter (ţ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 355 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0163 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0163. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0163, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ţ 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 T With Cedilla letter mean?
ţ (Latin small letter t with cedilla) is a distinct character, not a normal “t”. The cedilla indicates that the letter belongs to an alphabet where it represents a specific sound or orthographic distinction. You will most often encounter ţ in languages and romanization systems that use Latin Extended characters to write sounds more precisely than plain ASCII letters. For typography and text processing, using the exact character U+0163 matters: “ţ” and “t” are different code points, so they may behave differently in searching, sorting, and rendering.
How do I type ţ on my keyboard?
Keyboard layouts vary by language. The most reliable method is to copy it from this page, or insert it using Unicode/HTML escapes (U+0163 / ţ / \\u{0163}).
Is ţ the same as the letter t?
No. ţ is a different character (Unicode U+0163) than plain “t”, so they are not interchangeable in text matching, searching, or sorting.
What are the Unicode and HTML representations of ţ?
Unicode code point is U+0163. The HTML entity is ţ.
Can I use ţ in programming strings?
Yes. Use the correct escape for your language/runtime, such as \\u{0163} or \\0163, so the resulting text contains the exact character ţ.