U+02BE · Spacing Modifier Letters
Modifier Letter Right Half Ring ʾ
Modifier Letter Right Half Ring is the Unicode character U+02BE (official name “MODIFIER LETTER RIGHT HALF RING”) 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+02BE
HTMLʾ
ʾU+02BE
Character codes
| Unicode code point | U+02BE | |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 702 | |
| HTML (hex) | ʾ | |
| HTML (decimal) | ʾ | |
| CSS | \02BE | |
| JavaScript | \u02BE | |
| Python | \u02BE | |
| UTF-8 bytes | CA BE | |
| UTF-16 | 02BE | |
| URL-encoded | %CA%BE |
Character details
| Official name | MODIFIER LETTER RIGHT HALF RING |
|---|---|
| Unicode block | Spacing Modifier Letters |
| General category | Modifier Letter (Lm) |
| SymbolHero category | Phonetic (IPA) Symbols |
| Emoji | No |
How to type ʾ
Windows
- In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type
02BEthen press Alt + X. - Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “modifier letter right half ring”, then Select and Copy.
Mac
- Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “modifier letter right half ring”, and double-click the result.
- With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type
02BE.
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 right half ring” or enter
U+02BE. - HTML:
ʾ - Excel / Google Sheets:
=UNICHAR(702)
Similar phonetic (ipa) symbols
Questions
What is the Unicode for ʾ?
It is U+02BE (MODIFIER LETTER RIGHT HALF RING), decimal 702.
Is there a Windows Alt code for it?
No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 02BE 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 right half ring”, or copy it from this page.
What is the HTML code?
Use the numeric reference ʾ (or ʾ). There is no named entity.