U+02CD · Spacing Modifier Letters
Modifier Letter Low Macron ˍ
Modifier Letter Low Macron is the Unicode character U+02CD (official name “MODIFIER LETTER LOW MACRON”) 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+02CD
HTMLˍ
ˍU+02CD
Character codes
| Unicode code point | U+02CD | |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 717 | |
| HTML (hex) | ˍ | |
| HTML (decimal) | ˍ | |
| CSS | \02CD | |
| JavaScript | \u02CD | |
| Python | \u02CD | |
| UTF-8 bytes | CB 8D | |
| UTF-16 | 02CD | |
| URL-encoded | %CB%8D |
Character details
| Official name | MODIFIER LETTER LOW MACRON |
|---|---|
| Unicode block | Spacing Modifier Letters |
| General category | Modifier Letter (Lm) |
| SymbolHero category | Phonetic (IPA) Symbols |
| Emoji | No |
How to type ˍ
Windows
- In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type
02CDthen press Alt + X. - Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “modifier letter low macron”, then Select and Copy.
Mac
- Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “modifier letter low macron”, and double-click the result.
- With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type
02CD.
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 low macron” or enter
U+02CD. - HTML:
ˍ - Excel / Google Sheets:
=UNICHAR(717)
Similar phonetic (ipa) symbols
Questions
What is the Unicode for ˍ?
It is U+02CD (MODIFIER LETTER LOW MACRON), decimal 717.
Is there a Windows Alt code for it?
No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 02CD 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 low macron”, or copy it from this page.
What is the HTML code?
Use the numeric reference ˍ (or ˍ). There is no named entity.