Canadian Syllabics West Cree Y
Copy and paste the canadian syllabics west cree y symbol ᕀ (U+1540) instantly. Part of the Unified Canadian Aboriginal Syllabics Unicode block.
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Character Codes
About This Symbol
- Name
- Canadian Syllabics West Cree Y
- Unicode Block
- Unified Canadian Aboriginal Syllabics
- Code Point
- U+1540
The Canadian Syllabics West Cree Y (ᕀ) is a Unicode character assigned to the Unified Canadian Aboriginal Syllabics block at code point U+1540. This block contains characters used across a variety of applications including technical documentation, web development, mathematical notation, and everyday digital communication. The canadian syllabics west cree 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 ᕀ to your clipboard
- 2.Paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V (or Cmd+V on Mac)
- 3.Or use the HTML entity
ᕀin your code - 4.For CSS, use
\1540with the content property
Understanding Canadian Syllabics West Cree Y
The canadian syllabics west cree y character (ᕀ) was introduced in Unicode to provide a standardized way to represent this specific glyph across all platforms and devices. Encoded at position U+1540, it sits within the Unified Canadian Aboriginal Syllabics range and carries a distinct semantic meaning that differentiates it from visually similar characters.
The hexadecimal value 1540 places this character at decimal position 5440 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 ᕀ provides a reliable fallback when direct character insertion is not possible.
Known by its descriptive name referencing "canadian syllabics," 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.