How to type Ɽ
Shortcuts verified against Microsoft, Apple and X.Org documentation.
Windows
- Alt code
- No Alt code exists for Ɽ (it is outside code page 1252). Use Alt+X in Word, the US-International layout, or copy it here.
- Alt+X in Word and Outlook
- Type 2C64 then press Alt+X. The code turns into Ɽ.
- Character Map
- Open Character Map (search “charmap” in the Start menu), find Ɽ, click Select then Copy.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital R with tail” or draw Ɽ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Mac
- Option key
- There is no Option shortcut for Ɽ on the US keyboard layout.
- Press and hold
- Ɽ does not appear in the press-and-hold menu of the English keyboard.
- Unicode Hex Input
- Switch to Unicode Hex Input, hold Option and type 2C64.
- Character Viewer
- Press Control+Command+Space, search “capital R with tail” and double-click Ɽ.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital R with tail” or draw Ɽ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
iPhone and iPad
- iPhone keyboard
- Ɽ is not in the English keyboard pop-up on iPhone.
- Or just copy it
- Tap Ɽ at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital R with tail” or draw Ɽ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Android
- Android keyboard (Gboard)
- Ɽ is not in the English keyboard pop-up on Gboard.
- Or just copy it
- Tap Ɽ at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital R with tail” or draw Ɽ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Linux
- Compose key
- No Compose sequence is defined for Ɽ in the default en_US Compose table.
- Unicode entry (GTK apps and Chromebook)
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 2c64, then press Space or Enter.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital R with tail” or draw Ɽ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Chromebook
- Chromebook
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 2c64, press Enter. Or add the US International keyboard in Settings.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “capital R with tail” or draw Ɽ. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
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Questions about Ɽ
What is Ɽ?
Ɽ is the latin capital letter r with tail (Unicode U+2C64). It is the letter r with other. It is used in .
How do I type Ɽ on Windows?
Ɽ has no Alt code because it is not in Windows code page 1252. In Word type 2C64 then press Alt+X, or copy the character from this page.
How do I type Ɽ on a Mac?
Hold the r key on your Mac keyboard and pick Ɽ from the pop-up accent menu, or use the Character Viewer (Control+Command+Space).
What is the HTML code for Ɽ?
There is no named HTML entity for Ɽ. Use the numeric entity Ɽ (hex Ɽ). In CSS write \2C64, in JavaScript \u2C64.