Latin Small Letter T With Diaeresis Letter
ẗ is the lowercase Latin letter T with diaeresis (two dots) used in specific language and typographic contexts.
U+1E97
ẗ (Latin small letter t with diaeresis) is a Unicode character used to represent a specific letter form with two dots. It’s helpful when you need accurate spelling, transliteration, or precise typography. You can copy it directly or use its standard Unicode/HTML codes.
Latin Small Letter T With Diaeresis Letter Meaning
ẗ is a lowercase “t” modified with a diaeresis (two dots) placed above the letter: t with diaeresis. In practice, it represents a distinct orthographic or typographic form rather than being a decorative variation. Depending on the language or writing system, the diaeresis can indicate a particular pronunciation, separation of vowel sounds in nearby contexts, or a specific historical/orthographic convention. Because it has a dedicated Unicode code point (U+1E97), using ẗ ensures consistent rendering across platforms that support the character.
Common uses
- •Typing or publishing text that requires the exact lowercase “t” with diaeresis for spelling accuracy
- •Correcting transliteration or romanization where “ẗ” must be represented as its own Unicode character
- •Designing multilingual typography where diacritics must appear precisely over the base letter
- •Creating consistent naming, labels, or identifiers in forms, catalogs, or databases
- •Writing content for documents and web pages that must preserve the exact character during copy/paste
Examples
ẗ — Latin Small Letter T with Diaeresis
- ẗẗ is part of the correct spelling here: ẗ.
- ẗPlease enter the character ẗ exactly as shown.
- ẗThe word contains ẗ in the middle.
- ẗOur font renders ẗ with clear diaeresis dots.
- ẗUse ẗ in the label: item ẗ-12.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1E97 | |
| HTML Entity | ẗ | |
| HTML Code | ẗ | |
| CSS | \1E97 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 7831 | |
| Decimal | 7831 |
How to type Latin Small Letter T With Diaeresis Letter (ẗ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 7831 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1E97 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1E97. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1e97, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ẗ 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 Diaeresis letter mean?
ẗ is a lowercase “t” modified with a diaeresis (two dots) placed above the letter: t with diaeresis. In practice, it represents a distinct orthographic or typographic form rather than being a decorative variation. Depending on the language or writing system, the diaeresis can indicate a particular pronunciation, separation of vowel sounds in nearby contexts, or a specific historical/orthographic convention. Because it has a dedicated Unicode code point (U+1E97), using ẗ ensures consistent rendering across platforms that support the character.
What is the Unicode code point for ẗ?
ẗ is Unicode U+1E97 (LATIN SMALL LETTER T WITH DIAERESIS).
How can I copy ẗ for use on a website?
Copy the character ẗ directly, or use the HTML entity ẗ in your markup.
Is ẗ the same as t with a generic diaeresis?
ẗ is a specific precomposed Unicode character for LATIN SMALL LETTER T WITH DIAERESIS (U+1E97), so it should be used when you need that exact letter form.
Why does ẗ look different across fonts?
The diaeresis dots and spacing are handled by each font. If a font lacks support for U+1E97, the character may not render as expected.