Modifier Letter Capital W
Copy and paste the modifier letter capital w symbol ᵂ (U+1D42) instantly. Part of the Phonetic Extensions Unicode block.
Works everywhere: websites, documents, social media, code editors
Character Codes
About This Symbol
- Name
- Modifier Letter Capital W
- Unicode Block
- Phonetic Extensions
- Code Point
- U+1D42
The Modifier Letter Capital W (ᵂ) is a Unicode character assigned to the Phonetic Extensions block at code point U+1D42. This block contains characters used across a variety of applications including technical documentation, web development, mathematical notation, and everyday digital communication. The modifier letter capital w 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 ᵂ to your clipboard
- 2.Paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V (or Cmd+V on Mac)
- 3.Or use the HTML entity
ᵂin your code - 4.For CSS, use
\1D42with the content property
Understanding Modifier Letter Capital W
The modifier letter capital w character (ᵂ) was introduced in Unicode to provide a standardized way to represent this specific glyph across all platforms and devices. Encoded at position U+1D42, it sits within the Phonetic Extensions range and carries a distinct semantic meaning that differentiates it from visually similar characters.
The hexadecimal value 1D42 places this character at decimal position 7490 in the Unicode table. This position within the Phonetic Extensions range means it shares encoding characteristics with its neighboring characters. The CSS notation \1D42 is particularly useful in pseudo-element content properties, while \u{1D42} works in template literals and string concatenation.
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.