Ogham Letter Beith Letter
ᚁ is the Ogham Letter Beith, Unicode U+1681, used to represent an Ogham letter.
U+1681
ᚁ is known in Unicode as the Ogham Letter Beith. It’s a single character from the Ogham block, useful for digital typography and text experiments. You can copy it directly or use its code points in HTML/CSS.
Ogham Letter Beith Letter Meaning
ᚁ (Ogham Letter Beith, U+1681) represents a specific letter in the Ogham alphabet. As with many letter-like symbols, its primary digital meaning is identifying or composing text using that script. In practical terms, people use it as a standalone glyph (for example, as a decorative typographic mark) or as part of longer sequences when writing or stylizing Ogham-inspired words. When you use it in documents or UI elements, treat it like an ordinary letter character: ensure your font supports Ogham so it renders correctly.
Common uses
- •Copy/paste a single Ogham character in design mockups
- •Represent Ogham letters in educational or reference materials
- •Create decorative initials or typographic accents
- •Build a custom Ogham-inspired text effect in social media graphics
- •Use the Unicode character in code (HTML/CSS/JavaScript) where supported
Examples
ᚁ Ogham Letter Beith (U+1681)
- ᚁᚁ
- ᚁᚁᚁ
- ᚁStart: ᚁ
- ᚁOgham: ᚁ
- ᚁGlyph test: ᚁ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1681 | |
| HTML Entity | ᚁ | |
| HTML Code | ᚁ | |
| CSS | \1681 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 5761 | |
| Decimal | 5761 |
How to type Ogham Letter Beith Letter (ᚁ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 5761 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1681 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1681. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1681, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ᚁ 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 Ogham Letter Beith letter mean?
ᚁ (Ogham Letter Beith, U+1681) represents a specific letter in the Ogham alphabet. As with many letter-like symbols, its primary digital meaning is identifying or composing text using that script. In practical terms, people use it as a standalone glyph (for example, as a decorative typographic mark) or as part of longer sequences when writing or stylizing Ogham-inspired words. When you use it in documents or UI elements, treat it like an ordinary letter character: ensure your font supports Ogham so it renders correctly.
What is the Unicode code point for ᚁ?
The Unicode code point for ᚁ (Ogham Letter Beith) is U+1681.
How can I copy ᚁ for use on a website?
You can copy the character directly (ᚁ) or use the HTML entity ᚁ.
Does ᚁ work in CSS or JavaScript?
Yes. CSS escape: \\1681. JavaScript escape: \\u{1681}.
Why does ᚁ sometimes appear as a blank box?
Some fonts don’t include Ogham glyphs. Use a font that supports the Ogham block to ensure correct rendering.