Latin Small Letter Vend Letter
ꝩ is the Latin small letter Vend (U+A769) from the Latin Extended block.
U+A769
ꝩ is a Unicode character used as a specific Latin letter form. It’s helpful when you need text that matches a particular historical or specialized spelling. You can copy it directly or use the provided Unicode escapes.
Latin Small Letter Vend Letter Meaning
ꝩ is “LATIN SMALL LETTER VEND” with the Unicode code point U+A769. As a Latin Extended character, it’s typically used in contexts that require a particular letter shape rather than a generic “v” or “w”. This can include transcription work, typographic reproduction, or encoding text so it renders correctly in fonts that support the character. Because it’s not part of the most common ASCII set, copying from a reliable source or using the Unicode escape (like \\u{A769}) helps prevent substitutions. The exact use can depend on the source text or encoding standard you’re following.
Common uses
- •Copying a specific Latin letter shape for accurate transcription
- •Typography and layout work requiring an exact glyph match
- •Preparing scholarly or reference text where letter forms matter
- •Creating multilingual/linguistic documents with precise Unicode characters
- •Editing source text to ensure correct rendering in supported fonts
Examples
ꝩ Latin Small Letter Vend
- ꝩꝩ can be used where the letter “vend” form is required.
- ꝩIn a transcription, ꝩ should not be replaced by a plain v.
- ꝩThe word appeared in the manuscript as ꝩ.
- ꝩI typed ꝩ using the Unicode escape to keep it consistent.
- ꝩSet to a supported font, ꝩ renders as the intended glyph.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+A769 | |
| HTML Entity | ꝩ | |
| HTML Code | ꝩ | |
| CSS | \A769 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 42857 | |
| Decimal | 42857 |
How to type Latin Small Letter Vend Letter (ꝩ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 42857 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type A769 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type A769. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type a769, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ꝩ 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 Vend letter mean?
ꝩ is “LATIN SMALL LETTER VEND” with the Unicode code point U+A769. As a Latin Extended character, it’s typically used in contexts that require a particular letter shape rather than a generic “v” or “w”. This can include transcription work, typographic reproduction, or encoding text so it renders correctly in fonts that support the character. Because it’s not part of the most common ASCII set, copying from a reliable source or using the Unicode escape (like \\u{A769}) helps prevent substitutions. The exact use can depend on the source text or encoding standard you’re following.
What is the Unicode code point for ꝩ?
ꝩ is U+A769.
How can I copy ꝩ into my document?
Copy the character directly from this page, or paste the HTML entity (ꝩ) if your editor supports it.
What escape sequence can I use in code?
You can use \\u{A769} (JavaScript) or \\A769 (CSS escape).
Why does ꝩ not look right in my text?
Your font may not support the Latin Extended character. Try a Unicode-capable font that includes U+A769.