Latin Small Letter Y With Hook Above Letter
ỷ is a Latin Extended character: a lowercase y with a hook above.
U+1EF7
ỷ is a Unicode character used in the Latin script with diacritic-like marks. It can be needed for accurate spelling in certain languages and for typographic completeness.
Latin Small Letter Y With Hook Above Letter Meaning
The character ỷ is “LATIN SMALL LETTER Y WITH HOOK ABOVE” (Unicode U+1EF7). The added hook above distinguishes it from a plain “y” and from other y variants. In practice, it represents a specific letter form rather than a decoration or symbol. Because it is part of the Latin Extended block, it may be important for correct text rendering, data entry, and search/display of names, words, or phonetic spellings that use this exact character. Always use the actual Unicode character (not a similar-looking one) to avoid incorrect spelling or mismatched text.
Common uses
- •Copy/paste for correct spelling of words that require this exact y variant
- •Typing and form input when entering names or terms that include “ỷ”
- •Digital typography and font testing for Latin Extended characters
- •Data labeling or catalog entries where the exact Unicode character matters
- •Web content proofreading to ensure accurate rendering and search behavior
Examples
ỷ (Latin small letter y with hook above)
- ỷTìm lại ký tự: ỷ
- ỷIn this word, the letter is ỷ, not y.
- ỷPlease verify the spelling includes ỷ.
- ỷName: Nguyễn _ỷ_ Tran (example)
- ỷType: ỷ to match the original text.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1EF7 | |
| HTML Entity | ỷ | |
| HTML Code | ỷ | |
| CSS | \1EF7 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 7927 | |
| Decimal | 7927 |
How to type Latin Small Letter Y With Hook Above Letter (ỷ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 7927 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1EF7 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1EF7. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1ef7, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ỷ 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 Hook Above letter mean?
The character ỷ is “LATIN SMALL LETTER Y WITH HOOK ABOVE” (Unicode U+1EF7). The added hook above distinguishes it from a plain “y” and from other y variants. In practice, it represents a specific letter form rather than a decoration or symbol. Because it is part of the Latin Extended block, it may be important for correct text rendering, data entry, and search/display of names, words, or phonetic spellings that use this exact character. Always use the actual Unicode character (not a similar-looking one) to avoid incorrect spelling or mismatched text.
What is the Unicode code point for ỷ?
It is U+1EF7 (LATIN SMALL LETTER Y WITH HOOK ABOVE).
How can I copy ỷ into my text or design?
Copy the character from this page and paste it into your document, editor, or design tool.
How do I type ỷ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ỷ.
How do I reference ỷ in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\1EF7. JavaScript escape: \\u{1EF7}.