Latin Small Letter R with Crossed-Tail ꭉ

ꭉ (U+AB49) is a standard Unicode character that you can copy and paste anywhere text is accepted. This page provides a concise reference with safe tips, internal links, and practical guidance so you can use it reliably across apps and platforms.

What it is and where it’s used: Latin Small Letter R with Crossed-Tail is part of the Symbols family (block: Latin Extended-E). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: The LATIN SMALL LETTER R WITH CROSSED-TAIL (U+AB49) is a character in the Latin Extended-E block. It is a small letter used with the Latin script. In many fonts, the crossed tail changes the look of a standard r. It is not common in modern English text. Its usage appears mainly in scholarly work or in creative writing that needs a specific symbol. In user interfaces, a cross symbol often denotes close or delete, or marks an incorrect state, depending on context. This helps users quickly identify actions or statuses. The meaning of the symbol depends on context, language, and platform conventions. Designers consider accessibility and legibility when they select symbols. The code point AB49 uniquely identifies this letter in Unicode. It belongs to the Latin script family and sits in the Latin Extended-E block. Some fonts render the crossed tail clearly, while others render it faintly. For localization, designers may replace it with a more familiar symbol in user interfaces. The history of this symbol is tied to typographic exploration in Latin scripts.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+AB49 in many development tools or editors. Some operating systems provide a character viewer or input palette that lets you search by name or code and insert the glyph into documents.

Display and fallback: if you see an empty box (tofu) or a placeholder rectangle, the active font might not include this codepoint. Switching to a font with broader Unicode coverage or using a fallback font usually fixes the issue. On the web, ensure the page’s font stack includes a general‑purpose fallback.

Related references: browse the Categories for similar characters. When choosing a symbol, prefer the official codepoint for semantic clarity and better compatibility with search, copy, and accessibility tooling.

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