U+1D43 · Phonetic Extensions
Modifier Letter Small a ᵃ
Modifier Letter Small a is the Unicode character U+1D43 (official name “MODIFIER LETTER SMALL A”) from the Phonetic Extensions 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+1D43
HTMLᵃ
ᵃU+1D43
Character codes
| Unicode code point | U+1D43 | |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 7491 | |
| HTML (hex) | ᵃ | |
| HTML (decimal) | ᵃ | |
| CSS | \1D43 | |
| JavaScript | \u1D43 | |
| Python | \u1D43 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | E1 B5 83 | |
| UTF-16 | 1D43 | |
| URL-encoded | %E1%B5%83 |
Character details
| Official name | MODIFIER LETTER SMALL A |
|---|---|
| Unicode block | Phonetic Extensions |
| General category | Modifier Letter (Lm) |
| SymbolHero category | Phonetic (IPA) Symbols |
| Decomposition | <super> U+0061 |
| Emoji | No |
How to type ᵃ
Windows
- In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type
1D43then press Alt + X. - Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “modifier letter small a”, then Select and Copy.
Mac
- Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “modifier letter small a”, and double-click the result.
- With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type
1D43.
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 small a” or enter
U+1D43. - HTML:
ᵃ - Excel / Google Sheets:
=UNICHAR(7491)
Similar phonetic (ipa) symbols
Questions
What is the Unicode for ᵃ?
It is U+1D43 (MODIFIER LETTER SMALL A), decimal 7491.
Is there a Windows Alt code for it?
No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 1D43 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 small a”, or copy it from this page.
What is the HTML code?
Use the numeric reference ᵃ (or ᵃ). There is no named entity.