Modifier Letter Small Capital U
Copy and paste the modifier letter small capital u symbol ᶸ (U+1DB8) instantly. Part of the Phonetic Extensions Supplement Unicode block.
Works everywhere: websites, documents, social media, code editors
Character Codes
About This Symbol
- Name
- Modifier Letter Small Capital U
- Unicode Block
- Phonetic Extensions Supplement
- Code Point
- U+1DB8
The Modifier Letter Small Capital U (ᶸ) is a Unicode character assigned to the Phonetic Extensions Supplement block at code point U+1DB8. This block contains characters used across a variety of applications including technical documentation, web development, mathematical notation, and everyday digital communication. The modifier letter small capital u 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 ᶸ to your clipboard
- 2.Paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V (or Cmd+V on Mac)
- 3.Or use the HTML entity
ᶸin your code - 4.For CSS, use
\1DB8with the content property
Understanding Modifier Letter Small Capital U
At code point U+1DB8, the modifier letter small capital u (ᶸ) occupies a carefully chosen position within the Phonetic Extensions Supplement allocation. The Unicode Consortium assigned this character to address the need for a reliable, cross-platform representation of this symbol in electronic documents and interfaces.
The hexadecimal value 1DB8 places this character at decimal position 7608 in the Unicode table. In UTF-8, it is encoded in three bytes, which affects storage considerations when this character appears frequently in a document. For web use, the HTML entity ᶸ provides a reliable fallback when direct character insertion is not possible.
Known by its descriptive name referencing "modifier 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.