M Dot Symbol ṁ Copy and Paste
A Latin small letter m with a dot above. This page gives the exact Unicode identity, copy value, HTML and code forms, keyboard guidance, and source links for m dot.
What does ṁ mean?
ṁ is a precomposed m dot symbol: the base letter m plus a dot-above diacritic encoded as one Unicode character.
ṁ is a letter, not a decorative dot. It differs from m followed by a separate period or bullet.
Best uses for M Dot
- Transliteration and language text that requires ṁ
- Exact Unicode letter copy-paste
- Searches for m dot symbol or m with dot above
Avoid replacing ordinary m with ṁ unless the dot above is linguistically or technically required.
How to type ṁ
Windows
Use Character Map, Insert Symbol, or type 1E41 then Alt+X in Microsoft Word.
macOS
Use Emoji & Symbols and search for m with dot above.
Mobile
Copy ṁ here; most mobile keyboards do not expose this Latin extended letter directly.
Unicode identity and rendering notes
LATIN SMALL LETTER M WITH DOT ABOVE is encoded as U+1E41 in the Latin Extended Additional block. In HTML you can write it as ṁ; in CSS generated content you can use \1E41; and in JavaScript strings you can use \u1E41.
The copied character is plain Unicode text, so its exact shape depends on the font, operating system, and whether the symbol is rendered as text or emoji. Use the official Unicode name and code point when you need to distinguish it from similar dot symbols.
HTML, CSS, and JavaScript forms
HTML
ṁCSS
\1E41JavaScript
\u1E41Not the same as similar dot symbols
Dot symbols can look close in a browser but carry different Unicode names and meanings. Compare m dotwith these nearby symbols before using it in code, math, or formal text.