Latin Small Letter Z With Swash Tail Letter
ɀ is a lowercase z letter variant with a swash tail (U+0240) used for stylized text and typography.
U+0240
ɀ is the Unicode character called the Latin small letter z with swash tail. It’s a distinctive lowercase glyph that can add flair to headings, labels, and phonetic-style writing.
Latin Small Letter Z With Swash Tail Letter Meaning
ɀ (U+0240) is a Latin Extended Unicode character: the “Latin small letter z with swash tail.” Visually, it resembles a lowercase “z” but with a decorative swash tail, making it useful when you want a more calligraphic or typographic look than a standard “z.” It’s often used in branding mockups, display typography, and text where you want a unique character for style. Because it is a distinct Unicode code point, it can be used reliably in digital text, provided your fonts support Latin Extended characters.
Common uses
- •Designing typographic logos or wordmarks that need a distinctive lowercase z
- •Adding an ornamental letter in posters, banners, and social media headers
- •Creating phonetic-style or linguistics-inspired text where a stylized z is preferred
- •Styling UI elements, badges, or captions that benefit from a unique glyph
- •Enhancing creative coding outputs or custom letterforms in digital art
Examples
ɀ Latin small letter z with swash tail
- ɀɀyra studio
- ɀstaɀecraft
- ɀamɀiguity
- ɀproɀile header
- ɀnoɀmal form
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0240 | |
| HTML Entity | ɀ | |
| HTML Code | ɀ | |
| CSS | \0240 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 576 | |
| Decimal | 576 |
How to type Latin Small Letter Z With Swash Tail Letter (ɀ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 576 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0240 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0240. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0240, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ɀ 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 Swash Tail letter mean?
ɀ (U+0240) is a Latin Extended Unicode character: the “Latin small letter z with swash tail.” Visually, it resembles a lowercase “z” but with a decorative swash tail, making it useful when you want a more calligraphic or typographic look than a standard “z.” It’s often used in branding mockups, display typography, and text where you want a unique character for style. Because it is a distinct Unicode code point, it can be used reliably in digital text, provided your fonts support Latin Extended characters.
What is the Unicode code point for ɀ?
The symbol ɀ has Unicode code point U+0240.
How can I copy ɀ into code?
Use the JavaScript escape \\u{0240} or the CSS escape \\0240. You can also use the HTML entity ɀ.
Why does ɀ sometimes look like a normal z?
That usually happens when the selected font doesn’t fully support the Latin Extended glyph. Try a font with broader Unicode coverage.
Is ɀ the same as the standard letter “z”?
No. ɀ is a distinct character (Latin small letter z with swash tail), so it may appear different from “z” depending on the font.