U+02D7 · Spacing Modifier Letters
Modifier Letter Minus Sign ˗
Modifier Letter Minus Sign is the Unicode character U+02D7 (official name “MODIFIER LETTER MINUS SIGN”) 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+02D7
HTML˗
˗U+02D7
Character codes
| Unicode code point | U+02D7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 727 | |
| HTML (hex) | ˗ | |
| HTML (decimal) | ˗ | |
| CSS | \02D7 | |
| JavaScript | \u02D7 | |
| Python | \u02D7 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | CB 97 | |
| UTF-16 | 02D7 | |
| URL-encoded | %CB%97 |
Character details
| Official name | MODIFIER LETTER MINUS SIGN |
|---|---|
| Unicode block | Spacing Modifier Letters |
| General category | Modifier Symbol (Sk) |
| SymbolHero category | Phonetic (IPA) Symbols |
| Emoji | No |
How to type ˗
Windows
- In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type
02D7then press Alt + X. - Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “modifier letter minus sign”, then Select and Copy.
Mac
- Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “modifier letter minus sign”, and double-click the result.
- With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type
02D7.
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 minus sign” or enter
U+02D7. - HTML:
˗ - Excel / Google Sheets:
=UNICHAR(727)
Similar phonetic (ipa) symbols
Questions
What is the Unicode for ˗?
It is U+02D7 (MODIFIER LETTER MINUS SIGN), decimal 727.
Is there a Windows Alt code for it?
No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 02D7 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 minus sign”, or copy it from this page.
What is the HTML code?
Use the numeric reference ˗ (or ˗). There is no named entity.