U02C6

U+02C6 is the Unicode code point named MODIFIER LETTER CIRCUMFLEX ACCENT. It belongs to the Spacing Modifier Letters block and is classified as a spacing modifier letter, a distinct character rather than a combining diacritic. It resembles a small circumflex shape and is used in linguistic transcription and certain orthographies as a modifier character.

In terms of character properties, U+02C6 has the general category Lm (Letter, Modifier) and is intended for phonetic and orthographic notation. It functions as a separate symbol in text rather than applying as a diacritic over another character. Its usage is common in IPA-based transcriptions and other linguistic conventions that require a dedicated modifier mark.

Encoding and representation details: U+02C6 is encoded in Unicode as the code point 02C6. In UTF-8, it is represented by the two-byte sequence CB 86. In HTML, it can be referenced by the numeric character reference ˆ or ˆ. Being a non-combining, spacing character, it is inserted as its own glyph within a string rather than modifying surrounding characters through combining marks.

Usage notes: The modifier letter circumflex accent is primarily a scholarly and typographic tool for linguistic notation. It is not a precomposed Latin letter with a circumflex and is not typically used for standard typography of common Latin languages. Fonts and text rendering may vary, but the character is standardized in Unicode for consistent representation in digital texts. See also related Unicode entries such as other modifier letters and diacritic marks used in phonetic transcription.