U+02C9 · Spacing Modifier Letters
Modifier Letter Macron ˉ
Modifier Letter Macron is the Unicode character U+02C9 (official name “MODIFIER LETTER 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+02C9
HTMLˉ
ˉU+02C9
Character codes
| Unicode code point | U+02C9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 713 | |
| HTML (hex) | ˉ | |
| HTML (decimal) | ˉ | |
| CSS | \02C9 | |
| JavaScript | \u02C9 | |
| Python | \u02C9 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | CB 89 | |
| UTF-16 | 02C9 | |
| URL-encoded | %CB%89 |
Character details
| Official name | MODIFIER LETTER MACRON |
|---|---|
| Unicode block | Spacing Modifier Letters |
| General category | Modifier Letter (Lm) |
| SymbolHero category | Phonetic (IPA) Symbols |
| Emoji | No |
How to type ˉ
Windows
- In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type
02C9then press Alt + X. - Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “modifier letter macron”, then Select and Copy.
Mac
- Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “modifier letter macron”, and double-click the result.
- With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type
02C9.
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 macron” or enter
U+02C9. - HTML:
ˉ - Excel / Google Sheets:
=UNICHAR(713)
Similar phonetic (ipa) symbols
Questions
What is the Unicode for ˉ?
It is U+02C9 (MODIFIER LETTER MACRON), decimal 713.
Is there a Windows Alt code for it?
No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 02C9 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 macron”, or copy it from this page.
What is the HTML code?
Use the numeric reference ˉ (or ˉ). There is no named entity.