Latin Small Letter Z With Descender Letter
ⱬ is the Latin small letter Z with a descender (U+2C6C) used in extended Latin scripts.
U+2C6C
ⱬ is a specific Unicode character: LATIN SMALL LETTER Z WITH DESCENDER. It belongs to the “Latin Extended” block. If you need this exact glyph for typography or language text, this page helps you copy it reliably.
Latin Small Letter Z With Descender Letter Meaning
ⱬ is a Latin-script letter shaped like a lowercase z with a descender. As a Unicode character (U+2C6C), it’s primarily used as a writing character in texts that require this precise form. You’ll most often encounter it in specialized typography, font or encoding work, and digital documents that expect the exact Unicode code point rather than a visually similar z. Because it’s not the standard “z,” using ⱬ helps preserve correct spelling or scholarly/phonetic transcription conventions when the source text uses this exact character.
Common uses
- •Copying precise text from Unicode sources or academic documents
- •Typography and font testing for Latin Extended character coverage
- •Building correct labels, identifiers, or names that include this letter
- •Preparing multilingual or transliteration content that requires U+2C6C
- •Web and UI development where the exact glyph must match source data
Examples
ⱬ Latin Small Letter Z with Descender
- ⱬⱬ appears in the original source text as U+2C6C.
- ⱬPlease verify that the font renders ⱬ correctly at small sizes.
- ⱬI copied ⱬ from the Unicode reference without substitution.
- ⱬThe word shown uses ⱬ instead of the regular z.
- ⱬThis UI label contains ⱬ and should remain unchanged.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2C6C | |
| HTML Entity | ⱬ | |
| HTML Code | ⱬ | |
| CSS | \2C6C | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11372 | |
| Decimal | 11372 |
How to type Latin Small Letter Z With Descender Letter (ⱬ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11372 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2C6C then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2C6C. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2c6c, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ⱬ 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 Z With Descender letter mean?
ⱬ is a Latin-script letter shaped like a lowercase z with a descender. As a Unicode character (U+2C6C), it’s primarily used as a writing character in texts that require this precise form. You’ll most often encounter it in specialized typography, font or encoding work, and digital documents that expect the exact Unicode code point rather than a visually similar z. Because it’s not the standard “z,” using ⱬ helps preserve correct spelling or scholarly/phonetic transcription conventions when the source text uses this exact character.
What Unicode character is ⱬ?
ⱬ is LATIN SMALL LETTER Z WITH DESCENDER, with Unicode code point U+2C6C.
How can I copy ⱬ into my document?
Copy the character shown on this page (ⱬ) and paste it directly. For best results, avoid automatic “smart” replacements.
Will ⱬ look like a normal lowercase z?
Not exactly. ⱬ is a distinct glyph with a descender, so it may look different from the standard “z” and should not be substituted if exact text is required.
How do I type ⱬ in code?
Use the Unicode code point U+2C6C. HTML entity: ⱬ CSS escape: \\2C6C; JavaScript: \\u{2C6C}.