Latin Small Letter V With Dot Below Letter
ṿ is the Latin small letter v with a dot below (U+1E7F), used in specific Latin-script writing systems and typography.
U+1E7F
ṿ is a Unicode character known as LATIN SMALL LETTER V WITH DOT BELOW (U+1E7F). It’s primarily used when a language or specialized transcription requires a V variant with a dot below. You can copy it directly or generate it using its Unicode escapes.
Latin Small Letter V With Dot Below Letter Meaning
ṿ is a lowercase Latin letter V modified with a dot below. In Unicode, it exists as a distinct character rather than a combination of a normal “v” plus a separate dot mark, which helps keep text consistent across fonts and platforms. The most common “meaning” is functional: it represents a specific letter form used by particular languages, transliteration systems, or linguistic/phonetic notation that distinguish it from plain “v”. If you’re encoding text for a system that expects this exact character, use ṿ rather than adding a dot manually.
Common uses
- •Typing or encoding text that specifically requires the V-with-dot-below letter form
- •Linguistic transcription or annotation where ṿ distinguishes one sound/letter from plain v
- •Correctly rendering names, terms, or datasets that include the exact Unicode character U+1E7F
- •Web and app content that needs consistent typography and searchable text (not a visually approximated variant)
- •Educational materials or character lists demonstrating Unicode Latin Extended letters
Examples
ṿ - Latin Small Letter V with Dot Below
- ṿṿa
- ṿḃṿ
- ṿThe symbol ṿ is U+1E7F.
- ṿCopy this: ṿ
- ṿTranscription: ṿe
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1E7F | |
| HTML Entity | ṿ | |
| HTML Code | ṿ | |
| CSS | \1E7F | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 7807 | |
| Decimal | 7807 |
How to type Latin Small Letter V With Dot Below Letter (ṿ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 7807 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1E7F then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1E7F. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1e7f, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ṿ 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 V With Dot Below letter mean?
ṿ is a lowercase Latin letter V modified with a dot below. In Unicode, it exists as a distinct character rather than a combination of a normal “v” plus a separate dot mark, which helps keep text consistent across fonts and platforms. The most common “meaning” is functional: it represents a specific letter form used by particular languages, transliteration systems, or linguistic/phonetic notation that distinguish it from plain “v”. If you’re encoding text for a system that expects this exact character, use ṿ rather than adding a dot manually.
What Unicode character is ṿ?
ṿ is LATIN SMALL LETTER V WITH DOT BELOW with Unicode code point U+1E7F.
How do I copy and paste ṿ?
Copy the character from this page (ṿ) and paste it into your document, editor, or form. Ensure your font supports it.
Can I type ṿ using HTML or CSS escapes?
Yes. HTML entity: ṿ CSS escape: \1E7F. For JavaScript, you can use \u{1E7F}.
Is ṿ the same as writing “v” plus a dot below manually?
Not always. ṿ is a single, dedicated Unicode character, while “v” plus a separate dot/below mark may behave differently for text processing and rendering.