Modifier Letter Small Sideways U
Copy and paste the modifier letter small sideways u symbol ᵙ (U+1D59) instantly. Part of the Phonetic Extensions Unicode block.
Works everywhere: websites, documents, social media, code editors
Character Codes
About This Symbol
- Name
- Modifier Letter Small Sideways U
- Unicode Block
- Phonetic Extensions
- Code Point
- U+1D59
The Modifier Letter Small Sideways U (ᵙ) is a Unicode character assigned to the Phonetic Extensions block at code point U+1D59. 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 sideways 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 ᵙ to your clipboard
- 2.Paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V (or Cmd+V on Mac)
- 3.Or use the HTML entity
ᵙin your code - 4.For CSS, use
\1D59with the content property
Understanding Modifier Letter Small Sideways U
At code point U+1D59, the modifier letter small sideways u (ᵙ) occupies a carefully chosen position within the Phonetic Extensions 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 1D59 places this character at decimal position 7513 in the Unicode table. At this position, the character falls 9 positions past the nearest hex boundary, a detail relevant for font engineers mapping glyph tables. For practical use, ᵙ in HTML or \u{1D59} in JavaScript are the most common insertion methods.
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.