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U+02D5 · Spacing Modifier Letters

Modifier Letter Down Tack ˕

Modifier Letter Down Tack is the Unicode character U+02D5 (official name “MODIFIER LETTER DOWN TACK”) 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+02D5
HTML˕
˕U+02D5

Character codes

Unicode code pointU+02D5
Decimal725
HTML (hex)˕
HTML (decimal)˕
CSS\02D5
JavaScript\u02D5
Python\u02D5
UTF-8 bytesCB 95
UTF-1602D5
URL-encoded%CB%95

Character details

Official nameMODIFIER LETTER DOWN TACK
Unicode blockSpacing Modifier Letters
General categoryModifier Symbol (Sk)
SymbolHero categoryPhonetic (IPA) Symbols
EmojiNo

How to type ˕

Windows

  • In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type 02D5 then press Alt + X.
  • Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “modifier letter down tack”, then Select and Copy.

Mac

  • Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “modifier letter down tack”, and double-click the result.
  • With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type 02D5.

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 down tack” or enter U+02D5.
  • HTML: ˕
  • Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(725)

Similar phonetic (ipa) symbols

Modifier Letter Macron
Modifier Letter Acute Accent
Modifier Letter Grave Accent
Modifier Letter Low Vertical Line
Modifier Letter Low Macron
Modifier Letter Low Grave Accent
Modifier Letter Low Acute Accent
Modifier Letter Triangular Colon
Modifier Letter Half Triangular Colon
Modifier Letter Centred Right Half Ring
Modifier Letter Centred Left Half Ring
Modifier Letter Up Tack
Modifier Letter Plus Sign
Modifier Letter Minus Sign
Breve
Ogonek
Small Tilde
Double Acute Accent
Modifier Letter Rhotic Hook
Modifier Letter Cross Accent
Modifier Letter Small Gamma
Modifier Letter Small L
Modifier Letter Small S
Modifier Letter Small X

See all 295 phonetic (ipa) symbols →

Questions

What is the Unicode for ˕?

It is U+02D5 (MODIFIER LETTER DOWN TACK), decimal 725.

Is there a Windows Alt code for it?

No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 02D5 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 down tack”, or copy it from this page.

What is the HTML code?

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