HTML Entity for Lowercase Roman Numeral Eleven (ⅺ)
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Updated: Sep 2026
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Unicode U+217A
Definition
What Is the Lowercase Roman Numeral Eleven Entity?
Lowercase Roman Numeral Eleven (ⅺ) is the Unicode character at U+217A in the Number Forms block. It looks like a small roman xi and is used for outlines, chapter labels, and formal numbering.
Remember
Character ⅺ
Unicode U+217A
Hex entity ⅺ
Decimal ⅺ
CSS escape \217A
Named entity (none)
All of these produce the same glyph: ⅺ. Prefer the Unicode character (or its entities) when you need a true roman numeral; type the letters xi when you only need ordinary text.
Reference
Quick Reference
One table for every form you will actually use.
Form
Code
Where it goes
Direct character
ⅺ
HTML text (UTF-8)
Hex entity
ⅺ
HTML markup
Decimal entity
ⅺ
HTML markup
CSS escape
\217A
Stylesheet content
Named entity
—
Not defined in HTML5
When to use which
Situation
Use
Need the roman numeral glyph ⅺ
Type ⅺ, or ⅺ / ⅺ
Generated text via ::before / ::after
content: "\217A"
Uppercase roman numeral eleven
Use Ⅺ (U+216A)
Ordinary letters xi (not a numeral)
Type xi
Looking for &romanxi; or similar
Does not exist — use numeric form
See it
Live Preview
Lowercase Roman Numeral Eleven rendered in common writing contexts.
Inline textⅺ. Appendix
Large glyphⅺ
Outlineⅹ Ten ⅺ Eleven ⅻ Twelve
Monospacesection ⅺ → appendix
With entitiesHex: ⅺ | Decimal: ⅺ
Code
Complete HTML Example
One page that shows Lowercase Roman Numeral Eleven with the hex entity, decimal entity, CSS escape, and a typed character. Use View Output or open the live editor.
Hex + Decimal + CSS + Typed
All four ways to produce ⅺ in a single document.
html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<title>Lowercase Roman Numeral Eleven (ⅺ) in HTML</title>
<style>
#point::after {
content: "\217A";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Lowercase Roman 11 using Hex Code: ⅺ</p>
<p>Lowercase Roman 11 using HTML Code: ⅺ</p>
<p id="point">Lowercase Roman 11 using CSS Entity: </p>
<p>Typed directly: ⅺ</p>
</body>
</html>
Lowercase Roman 11 using Hex Code: ⅺ
Lowercase Roman 11 using HTML Code: ⅺ
Lowercase Roman 11 using CSS Entity: ⅺ
Typed directly: ⅺ
How It Works
1. Hex:U+217A → ⅺ in HTML. The browser turns it into ⅺ.
2. Decimal: same code point as 8570 → ⅺ. Same result as hex.
3. CSS: use \217A in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ⅺ after the paragraph text.
4. Typed ⅺ: fine in UTF-8 pages. All four lines show the same roman numeral.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with Lowercase Roman Numeral Eleven entities.
Named?
No named entity
HTML5 does not define &romanxi; or similar. Use numeric forms.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\217A belongs in CSS. ⅺ / ⅺ belong in HTML.
ⅺ vs xi vs Ⅺ
Different characters
ⅺ is U+217A; letters xi are Basic Latin; uppercase Ⅺ is U+216A.
Fonts
Check the glyph
Number Forms support varies by font. If ⅺ is missing, fall back to xi or another font.
Semicolon
End references
Always finish with ; — write ⅺ, not ⅺ.
Lists
CSS list-style
For auto-numbered roman lists, prefer list-style-type: lower-roman instead of hard-coding ⅺ.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Lowercase Roman Numeral Eleven (U+217A) and its numeric entity forms (ⅺ, ⅺ, CSS \\217A) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Glyph shape depends on the font.
✓ Universal support
Lowercase Roman 11 (ⅺ)
Encode with hex, decimal, or CSS escape — or paste ⅺ in UTF-8 HTML.
100%Browser coverage
Google ChromeSupported
Yes
Microsoft EdgeSupported
Yes
Mozilla FirefoxSupported
Yes
Apple SafariSupported
Yes
OperaSupported
Yes
Internet ExplorerAll versions
Yes
U+217A / entitiesFull support
Bottom line: Use ⅺ or ⅺ for the Unicode glyph, and \\217A only inside CSS content. Prefer the letters xi for ordinary text.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: Lowercase Roman Numeral Eleven is U+217A (decimal 8570).
HTML: use ⅺ or ⅺ when you need an entity.
CSS: use \217A inside content for generated text.
Default: use ⅺ for roman outlines; type xi for ordinary letters.
One line:U+217A → ⅺ / ⅺ / CSS \217A, or paste ⅺ.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use ⅺ (hex), ⅺ (decimal), or the CSS escape \217A in the content property. All render ⅺ. You can also paste ⅺ directly when your file is UTF-8.
U+217A (hex 217A, decimal 8570). It belongs to the Number Forms Unicode block.
No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for ⅺ. Use numeric references like ⅺ or ⅺ.
Use it for outline labels, chapter markers, and typography that needs a true lowercase roman numeral glyph. For ordinary text, typing xi is usually enough.
No. The Latin letters x and i are separate Basic Latin characters. Uppercase roman numeral eleven is U+216A (Ⅺ). Lowercase roman numeral eleven is U+217A (ⅺ) — a different character.
HTML entities (ⅺ or ⅺ) go in markup. The CSS escape \217A is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ⅺ.
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Did you know?
Lowercase roman numeral eleven is Unicode U+217A (decimal 8570). HTML5 has no named entity for it — use ⅺ or ⅺ. It is a different character from the letters xi and from uppercase roman Ⅺ (U+216A).
