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Cedilla Symbol (¸)
The cedilla (¸) is the little hook under a letter — in ç it turns a hard C soft, as in 'façade'.
Cedilla codes
| Code | Value |
|---|---|
| Unicode code point | U+00B8 |
| Unicode name | Cedilla |
| HTML named entity | ¸ |
| HTML decimal | ¸ |
| HTML hex | ¸ |
| CSS content code | \B8 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u00B8 |
| Windows Alt code | No standard Alt code — copy it from the card above |
Cedilla variants (5)
5 related glyphs — click any tile to copy it. Tiles with a page open that symbol's own page.
Meaning & usage
The cedilla started as a tiny z written under a c in Spanish manuscripts ('ç' was once 'c with a little zed') and spread to French, Portuguese, Catalan and Turkish. Under C it makes an S sound: façade, curaçao, garçon.
Turkish uses it under S too (ş). The standalone mark ¸ on this page is the spacing cedilla; in real words you want the pre-composed letters — ç, ş, ţ — which are in the variants grid.
Examples in use
- façade — ç sounds like s
- garçon (French for boy/waiter)
- Turkish: şeker (sugar)
How to type the cedilla
Windows
There is no Alt code or direct key for ¸. In Microsoft Word, type 00B8 and press Alt+X to convert it. Everywhere else, click the Copy button at the top of this page and paste it (Ctrl+V) — that always works.
Mac
There is no Option-key shortcut for ¸ on a Mac. Open the Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space, search for "Cedilla", and double-click to insert — or copy it from this page.
iPhone & Android
Most phone keyboards have no built-in key for ¸. Open this page on your phone, tap Copy, then paste it into your message or bio. (On Android, Gboard's emoji search finds some symbols by name.)
Linux
Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 00b8 and press Enter (works in most GTK apps and terminals with IBus). Or copy it from this page.
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ç?
On Windows, hold Alt and type 0231 on the numeric keypad (0199 for Ç). On a Mac, press Option+C. On phones, long-press the C key. Or copy ç from this page's variants.
What does 'cedilla' mean?
It is Spanish for 'little z' — the mark grew from a small z written beneath the letter to show the softened sound.
Why does ¸ sometimes show as a box or question mark?
The box (called tofu) means the device or font viewing it has no drawing for U+00B8 (Cedilla). The character itself is fine — try a different font or a newer device, or use one of the variants on this page.
Is the Cedilla free to use?
Yes. ¸ is a standard Unicode text character published in the Unicode Character Database. You may use it in personal and commercial documents, designs and products without permission or payment.
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Data: Unicode Character Database · Page updated 2026-11-13