Latin Letter Small Capital Y
Copy and paste the latin letter small capital y symbol ʏ (U+028F) instantly. Part of the IPA Extensions Unicode block.
Works everywhere: websites, documents, social media, code editors
Character Codes
About This Symbol
- Name
- Latin Letter Small Capital Y
- Unicode Block
- IPA Extensions
- Code Point
- U+028F
The Latin Letter Small Capital Y (ʏ) is a Unicode character assigned to the IPA Extensions block at code point U+028F. This block contains characters used across a variety of applications including technical documentation, web development, mathematical notation, and everyday digital communication. The latin letter small capital y symbol can be inserted directly into text or referenced through its HTML entity, CSS code, or JavaScript escape sequence for use in websites and applications.
How to Use
- 1.Click "Copy Symbol" above to copy ʏ to your clipboard
- 2.Paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V (or Cmd+V on Mac)
- 3.Or use the HTML entity
ʏin your code - 4.For CSS, use
\028Fwith the content property
Understanding Latin Letter Small Capital Y
The latin letter small capital y character (ʏ) was introduced in Unicode to provide a standardized way to represent this specific glyph across all platforms and devices. Encoded at position U+028F, it sits within the IPA Extensions range and carries a distinct semantic meaning that differentiates it from visually similar characters.
The hexadecimal value 028F places this character at decimal position 655 in the Unicode table. When embedding this character in source code, developers can choose between the HTML numeric reference ʏ, the CSS escape \028F, or the JavaScript literal \u{028F}. Each method guarantees correct rendering regardless of the file encoding.
Known by its descriptive name referencing "latin letter," this character serves a specific role that generic symbols cannot fill. It appears in specialized typography, technical standards, and digital content where precision in symbol choice directly affects meaning or layout.