Latin Small Letter Y With Acute Letter
ý is the Latin small letter y with an acute accent, used in many Central and Eastern European languages.
U+00FD
The symbol ý is a lowercase “y” with an acute accent. It’s commonly seen in proper names and words where the accent changes pronunciation or meaning. Below you’ll find practical ways to copy it and include it in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Latin Small Letter Y With Acute Letter Meaning
ý (U+00FD) is the Latin small letter “y” with an acute accent. In writing systems that use it, the acute accent typically signals a specific pronunciation or linguistic distinction. You’ll often encounter ý in words from languages such as Czech, Slovak, and Icelandic, as well as in surnames and geographic names. In everyday usage, it mainly functions as a correct, accent-sensitive spelling character rather than a standalone symbol with a separate meaning. When typing or designing text, using the proper character is important for readability, search accuracy, and proper display.
Common uses
- •Typing or displaying accented Czech, Slovak, or Icelandic words correctly
- •Writing proper names (people, streets, places) that include “ý”
- •Designing logos, posters, and UI text that must preserve the correct spelling
- •Creating forms and content where accent-sensitive characters are required
- •Adding accurate subtitles, captions, and multilingual content
Examples
ý — Latin small letter y with acute
- ýMarie ývesová
- ýVůdce: Jiří ý
- ýSíť: křesťaný
- ýOstrý pohled
- ýSkýlený text
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+00FD | |
| HTML Entity | ý | |
| HTML Code | ý | |
| CSS | \00FD | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 0253 | |
| Decimal | 253 |
How to type Latin Small Letter Y With Acute Letter (ý)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 253 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 00FD then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 00FD. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 00fd, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ý 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 Y With Acute letter mean?
ý (U+00FD) is the Latin small letter “y” with an acute accent. In writing systems that use it, the acute accent typically signals a specific pronunciation or linguistic distinction. You’ll often encounter ý in words from languages such as Czech, Slovak, and Icelandic, as well as in surnames and geographic names. In everyday usage, it mainly functions as a correct, accent-sensitive spelling character rather than a standalone symbol with a separate meaning. When typing or designing text, using the proper character is important for readability, search accuracy, and proper display.
What is the Unicode codepoint for ý?
ý is Unicode U+00FD (LATIN SMALL LETTER Y WITH ACUTE).
How do I include ý in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ý
How do I write ý in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\00FD. JavaScript escape: \\u{00FD}.
Does ý replace a regular “y”?
It’s a distinct character. In accented languages, ý is part of correct spelling and may change pronunciation or meaning, so it shouldn’t be replaced with plain “y” unless you intend to lose the accent.