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U+02FB · Spacing Modifier Letters

Modifier Letter Begin Low Tone ˻

Modifier Letter Begin Low Tone is the Unicode character U+02FB (official name “MODIFIER LETTER BEGIN LOW TONE”) from the Spacing Modifier Letters block. It belongs to SymbolHero’s phonetic (ipa) symbols collection. Copy it with the button, or use the codes and keyboard methods below to type it yourself.

UnicodeU+02FB
HTML˻
˻U+02FB

Character codes

Unicode code pointU+02FB
Decimal763
HTML (hex)˻
HTML (decimal)˻
CSS\02FB
JavaScript\u02FB
Python\u02FB
UTF-8 bytesCB BB
UTF-1602FB
URL-encoded%CB%BB

Character details

Official nameMODIFIER LETTER BEGIN LOW TONE
Unicode blockSpacing Modifier Letters
General categoryModifier Symbol (Sk)
SymbolHero categoryPhonetic (IPA) Symbols
EmojiNo

How to type ˻

Windows

  • In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type 02FB then press Alt + X.
  • Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “modifier letter begin low tone”, then Select and Copy.

Mac

  • Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “modifier letter begin low tone”, and double-click the result.
  • With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type 02FB.

iPhone & Android

  • Tap Copy at the top of this page, then long-press where you want it and choose Paste.

Docs & web

  • Google Docs: Insert → Special characters, then search “modifier letter begin low tone” or enter U+02FB.
  • HTML: ˻
  • Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(763)

Similar phonetic (ipa) symbols

Modifier Letter Yang Departing Tone Mark
Modifier Letter Voicing
Modifier Letter Unaspirated
Modifier Letter Double Apostrophe
Modifier Letter Low Ring
Modifier Letter Middle Grave Accent
Modifier Letter Middle Double Grave Accent
Modifier Letter Middle Double Acute Accent
Modifier Letter Low Tilde
Modifier Letter Raised Colon
Modifier Letter Begin High Tone
Modifier Letter End High Tone
Modifier Letter End Low Tone
Modifier Letter Shelf
Modifier Letter Open Shelf
Latin Letter Small Capital a
Latin Letter Small Capital Ae
Latin Small Letter Turned Ae
Latin Letter Small Capital Barred B
Latin Letter Small Capital C
Latin Letter Small Capital D
Latin Letter Small Capital Eth
Latin Letter Small Capital E
Latin Small Letter Turned Open E

See all 295 phonetic (ipa) symbols →

Questions

What is the Unicode for ˻?

It is U+02FB (MODIFIER LETTER BEGIN LOW TONE), decimal 763.

Is there a Windows Alt code for it?

No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 02FB then Alt+X, or copy it from this page.

How do I type it on a Mac?

There is no built-in Option shortcut. Use the Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space) and search “modifier letter begin low tone”, or copy it from this page.

What is the HTML code?

Use the numeric reference ˻ (or ˻). There is no named entity.