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Fact of the day: The tiny dot above letters i and j has a name​

You know that tiny dot above the letters i and j? It’s not just a decoration—it has a name, and it’s called a tittle! The word comes from the Latin 'titulus', meaning a small mark or stroke, and it’s been helping readers for centuries by making letters more distinct, especially in fancy handwriting and decorative fonts. Learn more here and let’s give the tittle its moment of fame.

Credit: @linguisticdiscovery / TikTok​

 

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