Latin Small Letter X With Dot Above Letter
ẋ is the Latin small letter x with a dot above, encoded as U+1E8B.
U+1E8B
ẋ is a Unicode character used to distinguish a specific x variant from a plain x. It’s common in linguistic notation, academic writing, and certain technical fonts. This page helps you copy it reliably and understand typical usage.
Latin Small Letter X With Dot Above Letter Meaning
ẋ (Latin small letter x with dot above) is a modified form of the letter x. The dot above is part of the character, so it can represent a different sound, symbol variant, or typographic convention depending on the context. In practice, you’ll see it used in writing systems and phonetic or descriptive notations where plain “x” would be ambiguous. It can also appear in educational materials or documentation that relies on distinct letterforms. Because it’s a single Unicode character (U+1E8B), it’s best to copy/paste it directly rather than trying to recreate it with a normal x plus a separate dot.
Common uses
- •Phonetic or linguistic transcription where x needs a specific variant
- •Academic notes and papers to clearly distinguish between x-like symbols
- •Cataloging or labeling in documentation that uses extended Latin characters
- •Typography and design mockups requiring the exact Unicode character
- •Programming text, templates, and content that must preserve the character precisely
Examples
ẋ — Latin small letter x with dot above
- ẋThe sound is written as ẋ in this transcription system.
- ẋUse ẋ instead of x to avoid confusion in the label.
- ẋIn the table, ẋ appears in column three.
- ẋOur stylesheet supports the character ẋ in Unicode text.
- ẋWhen citing the symbol, include ẋ exactly as shown.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1E8B | |
| HTML Entity | ẋ | |
| HTML Code | ẋ | |
| CSS | \1E8B | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 7819 | |
| Decimal | 7819 |
How to type Latin Small Letter X With Dot Above Letter (ẋ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 7819 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1E8B then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1E8B. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1e8b, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ẋ 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 X With Dot Above letter mean?
ẋ (Latin small letter x with dot above) is a modified form of the letter x. The dot above is part of the character, so it can represent a different sound, symbol variant, or typographic convention depending on the context. In practice, you’ll see it used in writing systems and phonetic or descriptive notations where plain “x” would be ambiguous. It can also appear in educational materials or documentation that relies on distinct letterforms. Because it’s a single Unicode character (U+1E8B), it’s best to copy/paste it directly rather than trying to recreate it with a normal x plus a separate dot.
What Unicode character is ẋ?
ẋ is LATIN SMALL LETTER X WITH DOT ABOVE, Unicode code point U+1E8B.
Can I type ẋ as a normal x plus a dot?
It’s better to copy/paste the single character. Recreating it as separate characters may not match the exact look or encoding you need.
How do I use ẋ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ẋ
How do I enter ẋ in JavaScript?
You can use the Unicode escape: \\u{1E8B}