Latin Small Letter Thorn Letter
þ is the lowercase “thorn” letter used in the Latin Extended character set (U+00FE).
U+00FE
The symbol þ is known as the Latin Small Letter Thorn. It has a single, defined Unicode identity (U+00FE) and appears in various European language contexts. Below you’ll find practical ways to copy and use it.
Latin Small Letter Thorn Letter Meaning
þ (U+00FE) is the lowercase “thorn” letter in the Latin Extended block. Historically, thorn is associated with sounds represented by “th” in some older writing systems and later word forms. In modern usage, you may encounter þ in proper nouns, language-specific orthographies, or stylized typography. Because it is an actual Unicode character (not just punctuation), it can be reliably copied into documents, web text, and code. If you’re building multilingual text, using the correct Unicode character helps avoid font substitutions and makes the text consistent across platforms.
Common uses
- •Typing or displaying names and words that include þ in language-specific text
- •Designing posters, signage, or print layouts that require the exact thorn character
- •Writing academic or historical text where thorn must be preserved exactly
- •Building web content where correct Unicode ensures proper rendering in browsers
- •Using in programming, templates, or localization strings that need the exact character
Examples
þ Latin Small Letter Thorn
- þþing
- þglaðþyrnir
- þþjóð
- þhúsið þitt
- þdag þremur
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+00FE | |
| HTML Entity | þ | |
| HTML Code | þ | |
| CSS | \00FE | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 0254 | |
| Decimal | 254 |
How to type Latin Small Letter Thorn Letter (þ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 254 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 00FE then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 00FE. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 00fe, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy þ 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 Thorn letter mean?
þ (U+00FE) is the lowercase “thorn” letter in the Latin Extended block. Historically, thorn is associated with sounds represented by “th” in some older writing systems and later word forms. In modern usage, you may encounter þ in proper nouns, language-specific orthographies, or stylized typography. Because it is an actual Unicode character (not just punctuation), it can be reliably copied into documents, web text, and code. If you’re building multilingual text, using the correct Unicode character helps avoid font substitutions and makes the text consistent across platforms.
What Unicode character is þ?
þ is the Latin Small Letter Thorn with Unicode code point U+00FE.
How can I copy þ into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: þ.
How do I type þ in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\00FE. JavaScript escape: \\u{00FE}.
Why does þ sometimes look different in my document?
Different fonts may render it with different styles. Using a Unicode-capable font usually improves consistency.