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U+02D8 BREVE
Spacing Modifier Letters · Modifier symbol
| Name | BREVE |
|---|---|
| Code point | U+02D8 |
| Decimal | 728 |
| Block | Spacing Modifier Letters |
| Category | Modifier symbol (Sk) |
| UTF-8 | CB 98 |
| UTF-16 | 02D8 |
| UTF-32 | 000002D8 |
| HTML | ˘ ˘ |
| CSS | \02D8 |
| JavaScript | \u02D8 |
| Python | \u02d8 |
| URL-encoded | %CB%98 |
| Decomposition | <compat> 0020 0306 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the character U+02D8?
U+02D8 ˘ is officially named BREVE. It belongs to the Spacing Modifier Letters block and the category Modifier symbol.
How do I type ˘?
Windows (Word, WordPad): type 02D8, then press Alt+X. Linux (GTK/IBus): Ctrl+Shift+U 02d8, then Space. macOS: enable the “Unicode Hex Input” keyboard, hold Option and type 02D8. Or simply copy it from this page.
How do I write ˘ in HTML?
As a numeric character reference ˘ (decimal) or ˘ (hexadecimal). In UTF-8 documents you can also insert the character directly.
How is ˘ encoded in UTF-8?
In UTF-8 the character takes 2 bytes: CB 98. In UTF-16: 02D8.