Latin Small Letter T With Dot Above Letter
ṫ is the lowercase “t” with a dot above (U+1E6B), used in extended Latin writing.
U+1E6B
ṫ is a Unicode character called the Latin small letter t with dot above. It’s part of the Latin Extended block and is useful when you need precise diacritics for names, languages, or scholarly text. Use the copy options below to insert it reliably.
Latin Small Letter T With Dot Above Letter Meaning
ṫ (U+1E6B) is a Latin character that combines the letter “t” with a dot above. This kind of diacritic is used in various extended Latin orthographies to distinguish sounds or grammatical forms from plain “t”. In practice, you’ll most often need ṫ when working with texts that already use this letter—such as transliterations, language materials, or properly encoded names and terms. Because similar-looking characters exist, copying the exact symbol from this page helps avoid incorrect substitutions that can break search, sorting, or display in typography.
Common uses
- •Typing or correcting linguistics/transliteration text that requires the dotted “t”
- •Encoding author names, place names, or terms that specifically include ṫ
- •Preparing captions and subtitles where exact diacritics must match source text
- •Designing multilingual UI text where the dotted “t” must render correctly
- •Entering characters in academic or cataloging workflows that expect precise Unicode
Examples
ṫ Latin small letter t with dot above
- ṫṫaṅ = a transliterated form with dotted t
- ṫI read ṫal as written in the source text.
- ṫThe surname includes ṫ in the middle.
- ṫCheck the label: ṫ instead of t.
- ṫThe document uses ṫ consistently for a specific sound.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1E6B | |
| HTML Entity | ṫ | |
| HTML Code | ṫ | |
| CSS | \1E6B | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 7787 | |
| Decimal | 7787 |
How to type Latin Small Letter T With Dot Above Letter (ṫ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 7787 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1E6B then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1E6B. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1e6b, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ṫ 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 Dot Above letter mean?
ṫ (U+1E6B) is a Latin character that combines the letter “t” with a dot above. This kind of diacritic is used in various extended Latin orthographies to distinguish sounds or grammatical forms from plain “t”. In practice, you’ll most often need ṫ when working with texts that already use this letter—such as transliterations, language materials, or properly encoded names and terms. Because similar-looking characters exist, copying the exact symbol from this page helps avoid incorrect substitutions that can break search, sorting, or display in typography.
What Unicode character is ṫ?
ṫ is U+1E6B, named LATIN SMALL LETTER T WITH DOT ABOVE.
How do I type ṫ on my keyboard?
Typing depends on your OS/keyboard settings. For reliability, copy ṫ from this page or insert it using its Unicode code point (U+1E6B).
Is ṫ the same as a normal “t”?
No. ṫ includes a dot above, so it’s distinct from plain “t” and may behave differently in search, sorting, and matching.
Can I paste ṫ into web and software tools?
Yes. Paste the character directly, or use the provided HTML entity (ṫ) / escapes to ensure consistent rendering.