Latin Small Letter T With Curl Letter
ȶ is the Latin small letter T with a curl, used as an accented or special-script form in Latin Extended text.
U+0236
The symbol ȶ is a Latin Extended character. It’s commonly used when a specific “t” shape is required for accurate typography or text representation. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode-based escapes in code.
Latin Small Letter T With Curl Letter Meaning
ȶ is the Unicode character “LATIN SMALL LETTER T WITH CURL” (U+0236). It’s part of the Latin Extended block, meaning it represents a particular “t” letterform rather than a math operator or punctuation. In practice, it’s used where a distinctive t shape is needed—such as linguistics, transcription, and typography systems that distinguish this letter from a plain “t” (U+0074). Because it has its own Unicode code point, it renders consistently across platforms that support the character.
Common uses
- •Linguistic transcription and phonetic writing that requires a curled “t” distinct from standard t
- •Typography and font testing for Latin Extended character coverage
- •Data entry in language resources where letterforms must match a defined orthography
- •Web design and UI text that needs a specific typographic glyph
- •Developer-facing documentation when showing exact Unicode characters
Examples
ȶ Latin small letter t with curl
- ȶThe transcription uses ȶ for a special t sound.
- ȶType ȶ to match the defined orthography.
- ȶIn the character set, ȶ is encoded as U+0236.
- ȶThe label shows ȶ instead of a plain t.
- ȶFont preview: ȶ should be visually consistent.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0236 | |
| HTML Entity | ȶ | |
| HTML Code | ȶ | |
| CSS | \0236 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 566 | |
| Decimal | 566 |
How to type Latin Small Letter T With Curl Letter (ȶ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 566 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0236 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0236. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0236, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ȶ 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 Curl letter mean?
ȶ is the Unicode character “LATIN SMALL LETTER T WITH CURL” (U+0236). It’s part of the Latin Extended block, meaning it represents a particular “t” letterform rather than a math operator or punctuation. In practice, it’s used where a distinctive t shape is needed—such as linguistics, transcription, and typography systems that distinguish this letter from a plain “t” (U+0074). Because it has its own Unicode code point, it renders consistently across platforms that support the character.
What Unicode character is ȶ?
ȶ is “LATIN SMALL LETTER T WITH CURL”, Unicode code point U+0236.
How do I copy ȶ into my text?
Copy the character directly from this page and paste it where you need it, or use the Unicode escape forms in your editor or code.
Does ȶ mean something mathematical or special like a symbol operator?
No—ȶ is a letter character (Latin Extended), not a math operator or standalone punctuation.
What are the common ways to reference ȶ in code?
Use the Unicode forms such as HTML entity ȶ or CSS/JavaScript escapes like \\0236 or \\u{0236}.