Latin Extended-A Unicode Block

The Unicode block Latin Extended-A is a collection of characters in the Unicode standard that expands upon the basic Latin alphabet to accommodate additional letters and diacritics needed for various languages and archaic scripts. This block ranges from U+0100 to U+017F and includes characters primarily used in the linguistic transcription of non-standardized languages, phonetic notations, and the writing systems of several European languages. It consists of 128 code points, featuring extended Latin characters such as those with macrons, breves, and carons. The inclusion of these characters supports diverse linguistic requirements, enabling the digital representation of letters that may not be found in the ISO basic Latin alphabet. Such an extension is crucial for more accurately preserving linguistic nuances and catering to the orthographies of languages that incorporate extended Latin scripts.

Latin Extended-A is particularly important for languages such as Latvian, Lithuanian, Polish, Czech, Slovak, and others that utilize these additional letters. The block includes uppercase and lowercase letters like Ā (A with macron), Ć (C with acute), and Ł (L with stroke), which are essential for accurate language representation. Additionally, it aids in the scholarly work of linguists and historians who study ancient texts, allowing for precise digital transcription and analysis. By integrating extended characters, Latin Extended-A enhances the capability of the Unicode standard to support a wide array of cultural and linguistic expressions, demonstrating the importance of comprehensive character encoding in a globalized and digitally connected world.

View a range of fonts that support the Latin Extended-A block.

Below you will find all the characters that are in the Latin Extended-A unicode block. Currently there are 128 characters in this block.