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U+02D9 DOT ABOVE
Spacing Modifier Letters · Modifier symbol
| Name | DOT ABOVE |
|---|---|
| Code point | U+02D9 |
| Decimal | 729 |
| Block | Spacing Modifier Letters |
| Category | Modifier symbol (Sk) |
| UTF-8 | CB 99 |
| UTF-16 | 02D9 |
| UTF-32 | 000002D9 |
| HTML | ˙ ˙ |
| CSS | \02D9 |
| JavaScript | \u02D9 |
| Python | \u02d9 |
| URL-encoded | %CB%99 |
| Decomposition | <compat> 0020 0307 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the character U+02D9?
U+02D9 ˙ is officially named DOT ABOVE. It belongs to the Spacing Modifier Letters block and the category Modifier symbol.
How do I type ˙?
Windows (Word, WordPad): type 02D9, then press Alt+X. Linux (GTK/IBus): Ctrl+Shift+U 02d9, then Space. macOS: enable the “Unicode Hex Input” keyboard, hold Option and type 02D9. 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 99. In UTF-16: 02D9.