Latin Small Letter Turned W Letter
ʍ is the Latin small letter turned w (U+028D) used as a distinct letter in some fonts and character sets.
U+028D
The symbol ʍ is called the Latin small letter turned w. It has its own Unicode code point (U+028D), so you can copy and use it reliably. This page helps you understand common usage and provides ready-to-paste options.
Latin Small Letter Turned W Letter Meaning
ʍ (U+028D) is a Unicode Latin character: the Latin small letter turned w. While it may look similar to a lowercase w, it is a different code point, which matters for typography, searching, and consistent text rendering. It is often encountered when text is written using special phonetic or stylistic alphabets, or when a designer wants a “turned” or alternate-looking w glyph. Because it’s a distinct letter in Unicode, using the correct character helps avoid accidental substitution with regular “w” in forms, web pages, or downloadable content.
Common uses
- •Typing or pasting phonetic/stylistic text that uses U+028D explicitly
- •Designing logos or headers that require an alternate “turned w” glyph
- •Writing game text or fiction-style alphabets where “w” variants are distinct
- •Creating typographic samples and testing font coverage for U+028D
- •Maintaining exact character identity in multilingual or custom encodings
Examples
ʍ - Latin Small Letter Turned W
- ʍʍater
- ʍʍhich
- ʍsʍim
- ʍʍordplay
- ʍʍinter
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+028D | |
| HTML Entity | ʍ | |
| HTML Code | ʍ | |
| CSS | \028D | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 653 | |
| Decimal | 653 |
How to type Latin Small Letter Turned W Letter (ʍ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 653 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 028D then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 028D. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 028d, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ʍ 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 Turned W letter mean?
ʍ (U+028D) is a Unicode Latin character: the Latin small letter turned w. While it may look similar to a lowercase w, it is a different code point, which matters for typography, searching, and consistent text rendering. It is often encountered when text is written using special phonetic or stylistic alphabets, or when a designer wants a “turned” or alternate-looking w glyph. Because it’s a distinct letter in Unicode, using the correct character helps avoid accidental substitution with regular “w” in forms, web pages, or downloadable content.
Is ʍ the same as the regular letter w?
No. ʍ is a distinct Unicode character (Latin small letter turned w, U+028D), not the standard lowercase w.
How do I copy ʍ into my text or code?
Copy the character directly from this page, or use the Unicode representations like U+028D, ʍ, or \\u{028D}.
Will all fonts display ʍ correctly?
Not always. Some fonts may not include a glyph for U+028D, so appearance can vary depending on the font and platform.
Why does my search not find ʍ when I type w?
Because they are different characters. Searches may treat them separately unless your search tool normalizes or uses fuzzy matching.