Ogham Letter Or Letter
ᚖ is the Ogham letter OR (Unicode U+1696), used to represent the “or” sound in Ogham texts.
U+1696
ᚖ is known as the Ogham letter OR. It’s a Unicode character with code point U+1696, so you can copy it reliably in many systems. This page helps you understand its basic use and how to insert it in text.
Ogham Letter Or Letter Meaning
ᚖ is the Ogham letter “OR” (Unicode U+1696). In Ogham writing, letters correspond to sounds or phonetic values used when transcribing language in the Ogham script. When you see ᚖ in an inscription-style context, it represents the OR letter rather than a standalone symbol with unrelated meanings. People commonly use it for Ogham-themed lettering, historical or educational typography, and decorative text where the exact character matters. As with any letter in a specific script, correct usage depends on the spelling or transliteration scheme you’re following.
Common uses
- •Copying the exact character for Ogham alphabet displays or educational materials
- •Designing posters or headers with an Ogham-inspired typographic style
- •Adding authentic-looking text elements to mock inscriptions or game UI
- •Using as a distinctive character in custom fonts or glyph sets
- •Mentioning or referencing the Unicode character in documentation and tutorials
Examples
ᚖ OGHAM LETTER OR
- ᚖᚖ ᚛᚜ ᚏᚐ
- ᚖOr: ᚖ
- ᚖOgham sample: ᚖᚖᚖ
- ᚖUnicode U+1696 → ᚖ
- ᚖᚖ (OGHAM LETTER OR)
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1696 | |
| HTML Entity | ᚖ | |
| HTML Code | ᚖ | |
| CSS | \1696 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 5782 | |
| Decimal | 5782 |
How to type Ogham Letter Or Letter (ᚖ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 5782 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1696 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1696. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1696, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ᚖ 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 Or letter mean?
ᚖ is the Ogham letter “OR” (Unicode U+1696). In Ogham writing, letters correspond to sounds or phonetic values used when transcribing language in the Ogham script. When you see ᚖ in an inscription-style context, it represents the OR letter rather than a standalone symbol with unrelated meanings. People commonly use it for Ogham-themed lettering, historical or educational typography, and decorative text where the exact character matters. As with any letter in a specific script, correct usage depends on the spelling or transliteration scheme you’re following.
What is the Unicode code point for ᚖ?
ᚖ is Unicode U+1696.
How do I type or insert ᚖ in software?
You can copy/paste the character directly, or use Unicode escapes such as CSS \\1696 or JavaScript \\u{1696}.
Does ᚖ have a meaning like an emoji?
It’s a letter in the Ogham script (OGHAM LETTER OR), so its meaning is tied to writing/transliteration rather than a modern emoji-style concept.
What is the HTML entity for ᚖ?
The provided HTML entity is ᚖ.