Latin Small Letter S with Comma Below ș

ș (U+219) 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 S with Comma Below is part of the Symbols family (block: Latin Extended-B). 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 character LATIN SMALL LETTER S WITH COMMA BELOW has the codepoint U+0219. It belongs to the Latin Extended-B block and is used as a distinct letter in some orthographies. In history, it appears in several alphabets that need a variant of the normal s sound. The symbol is a small Latin letter with a diacritic mark that sets it apart from the regular s. It is not a common punctuation mark; it functions as a letter, not a symbol. In practice, this character is found in text where the language requires a specific s sound. It is treated as an alphabetic character in word formation and sorting. In usage terms, the provided note explains that punctuation marks structure text and convey tone; usage conventions differ by style and locale. This means the character can be part of different keyboard layouts and typographic rules depending on the language and region. When encoding or typing, ensure the correct character is used to preserve the intended phonetic value and readability. Remember to verify the audience and style guide to apply the appropriate conventions.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+219 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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