ɬ

Latin Small Letter L With Belt

Copy and paste the latin small letter l with belt symbol ɬ (U+026C) instantly. Part of the IPA Extensions Unicode block.

Works everywhere: websites, documents, social media, code editors

Character Codes

UnicodeU+026C
HTML Entityɬ
CSS Code\026C
JavaScript\u{026C}
Decimalɬ

About This Symbol

Name
Latin Small Letter L With Belt
Unicode Block
IPA Extensions
Code Point
U+026C

The Latin Small Letter L With Belt (ɬ) is a Unicode character assigned to the IPA Extensions block at code point U+026C. This block contains characters used across a variety of applications including technical documentation, web development, mathematical notation, and everyday digital communication. The latin small letter l with belt 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 ɬ to your clipboard
  • 2.Paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V (or Cmd+V on Mac)
  • 3.Or use the HTML entity ɬ in your code
  • 4.For CSS, use \026C with the content property

Understanding Latin Small Letter L With Belt

The latin small letter l with belt character (ɬ) was introduced in Unicode to provide a standardized way to represent this specific glyph across all platforms and devices. Encoded at position U+026C, it sits within the IPA Extensions range and carries a distinct semantic meaning that differentiates it from visually similar characters.

The hexadecimal value 026C places this character at decimal position 620 in the Unicode table. In UTF-8, it is encoded in two bytes, which affects storage considerations when this character appears frequently in a document. For web use, the HTML entity ɬ provides a reliable fallback when direct character insertion is not possible.

Known by its descriptive name referencing "latin small," 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.

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