Latin Small Letter Tailless Phi Letter
ⱷ is the Latin small letter tailless phi (U+2C77), used as a specific Unicode character in text and typography.
U+2C77
ⱷ is a Unicode character from the Latin Extended block. It has a precise identity: the Latin small letter tailless phi (U+2C77). Use it when you need the exact glyph, for example in fonts, linguistics, or specialized text.
Latin Small Letter Tailless Phi Letter Meaning
The character ⱷ is named “Latin small letter tailless phi” (Unicode U+2C77). In Unicode terms, its meaning is primarily as a distinct letterform rather than a pictographic symbol. People use it when a system, font, or writing convention requires this exact character instead of a look-alike. Because it is part of Latin Extended, it is often encountered in specialized documents, typographic designs, and text-processing tasks where consistent Unicode encoding matters.
Common uses
- •Copying and pasting the exact Unicode character for documents or notes that require U+2C77
- •Typography and font testing to verify rendering of Latin Extended letters in design tools
- •Linguistics or language-material preparation where a specific letterform is standardized
- •Creating consistent labels or identifiers in digital content that must match Unicode text
- •Debugging or validating Unicode input/output in software and web text workflows
Examples
ⱷ Latin Small Letter Tailless Phi
- ⱷSample: ⱷ
- ⱷUnicode test: U+2C77 = ⱷ
- ⱷType this letter: ⱷ in Latin Extended
- ⱷFont preview: ⱷ next to other letters
- ⱷCharacter check: ⱷ matches the tailless phi codepoint
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2C77 | |
| HTML Entity | ⱷ | |
| HTML Code | ⱷ | |
| CSS | \2C77 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11383 | |
| Decimal | 11383 |
How to type Latin Small Letter Tailless Phi Letter (ⱷ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11383 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2C77 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2C77. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2c77, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ⱷ 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 Tailless Phi letter mean?
The character ⱷ is named “Latin small letter tailless phi” (Unicode U+2C77). In Unicode terms, its meaning is primarily as a distinct letterform rather than a pictographic symbol. People use it when a system, font, or writing convention requires this exact character instead of a look-alike. Because it is part of Latin Extended, it is often encountered in specialized documents, typographic designs, and text-processing tasks where consistent Unicode encoding matters.
What Unicode character is ⱷ?
ⱷ is the “Latin small letter tailless phi” with Unicode codepoint U+2C77.
How can I copy ⱷ easily?
Copy the character directly from this page. You can also paste it from variations like “U+2C77 (ⱷ)” to keep context.
How do I type ⱷ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ⱷ.
How do I use ⱷ with CSS or JavaScript Unicode escapes?
CSS escape: \\2C77. JavaScript escape: \\u{2C77}.