Latin Small Letter T With Comma Below Letter
ț is a lowercase Latin letter T with a comma below, encoded as U+021B.
U+021B
The symbol “ț” is a Latin letter used in certain languages that need a specific variant of T. It’s encoded in Unicode as U+021B, making it reliable for web and app use. Use the shortcuts below to copy or embed it in HTML, CSS, or JavaScript.
Latin Small Letter T With Comma Below Letter Meaning
“ț” is the lowercase form of the Latin letter “T” with a comma below. In practice, it represents a distinct letter used in languages that require this specific character rather than a plain “t”. Unlike mathematical or decorative symbols, its meaning is primarily linguistic: it identifies a particular sound/letter identity in the relevant writing systems. If you’re working with Romanian or related orthographies, you’ll typically encounter “ț” as part of standard spelling. For other contexts, it usually appears only when text has been written or encoded using that language’s character set.
Common uses
- •Typing and displaying words that require the Romanian letter “ț”
- •Correct labeling of names, places, or titles using the proper lowercase character
- •Search-friendly text entry where spelling must match exactly
- •Web and UI text rendering (forms, profiles, product names) that use Unicode
- •Developer use in strings, localization files, and templates
Examples
ț (Latin Small Letter T with Comma Below)
- țpoți să vii
- țfără țigări
- ținimă bună ține
- țțara și omul
- țsă te ții de plan
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+021B | |
| HTML Entity | ț | |
| HTML Code | ț | |
| CSS | \021B | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 539 | |
| Decimal | 539 |
How to type Latin Small Letter T With Comma Below Letter (ț)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 539 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 021B then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 021B. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 021b, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ț 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 Comma Below letter mean?
“ț” is the lowercase form of the Latin letter “T” with a comma below. In practice, it represents a distinct letter used in languages that require this specific character rather than a plain “t”. Unlike mathematical or decorative symbols, its meaning is primarily linguistic: it identifies a particular sound/letter identity in the relevant writing systems. If you’re working with Romanian or related orthographies, you’ll typically encounter “ț” as part of standard spelling. For other contexts, it usually appears only when text has been written or encoded using that language’s character set.
What Unicode character is “ț”?
“ț” is Unicode U+021B, named “LATIN SMALL LETTER T WITH COMMA BELOW”.
How can I copy “ț” for use in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ț.
How do I write “ț” in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \021B. JavaScript escape: \u{021B}.
Is “ț” the same as a normal “t”?
No. “ț” is a distinct letter with different spelling/identity in languages that use it, so it should not be replaced by plain “t”.