HTML Entity for Lowercase Roman Numeral Twelve (ⅻ)
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Updated: Sep 2026
1 example
Unicode U+217B
Definition
What Is the Lowercase Roman Numeral Twelve Entity?
Lowercase Roman Numeral Twelve (ⅻ) is the Unicode character at U+217B in the Number Forms block. It looks like a small roman xii and is used for outlines, chapter labels, and formal numbering.
Remember
Character ⅻ
Unicode U+217B
Hex entity ⅻ
Decimal ⅻ
CSS escape \217B
Named entity (none)
All of these produce the same glyph: ⅻ. Prefer the Unicode character (or its entities) when you need a true roman numeral; type the letters xii 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
ⅻ
HTML text (UTF-8)
Hex entity
ⅻ
HTML markup
Decimal entity
ⅻ
HTML markup
CSS escape
\217B
Stylesheet content
Named entity
—
Not defined in HTML5
When to use which
Situation
Use
Need the roman numeral glyph ⅻ
Type ⅻ, or ⅻ / ⅻ
Generated text via ::before / ::after
content: "\217B"
Uppercase roman numeral twelve
Use Ⅻ (U+216B)
Ordinary letters xii (not a numeral)
Type xii
Looking for &romanxii; or similar
Does not exist — use numeric form
See it
Live Preview
Lowercase Roman Numeral Twelve rendered in common writing contexts.
Inline textⅻ. Appendix
Large glyphⅻ
Outlineⅺ Eleven ⅻ Twelve ⅼ Fifty
Monospacesection ⅻ → appendix
With entitiesHex: ⅻ | Decimal: ⅻ
Code
Complete HTML Example
One page that shows Lowercase Roman Numeral Twelve 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 ⅻ in a single document.
html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<title>Lowercase Roman Numeral Twelve (ⅻ) in HTML</title>
<style>
#point::after {
content: "\217B";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Lowercase Roman 12 using Hex Code: ⅻ</p>
<p>Lowercase Roman 12 using HTML Code: ⅻ</p>
<p id="point">Lowercase Roman 12 using CSS Entity: </p>
<p>Typed directly: ⅻ</p>
</body>
</html>
Lowercase Roman 12 using Hex Code: ⅻ
Lowercase Roman 12 using HTML Code: ⅻ
Lowercase Roman 12 using CSS Entity: ⅻ
Typed directly: ⅻ
How It Works
1. Hex:U+217B → ⅻ in HTML. The browser turns it into ⅻ.
2. Decimal: same code point as 8571 → ⅻ. Same result as hex.
3. CSS: use \217B in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ⅻ after the paragraph text.
4. Typed ⅻ: fine in UTF-8 pages. All four lines show the same roman numeral.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with Lowercase Roman Numeral Twelve entities.
Named?
No named entity
HTML5 does not define &romanxii; or similar. Use numeric forms.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\217B belongs in CSS. ⅻ / ⅻ belong in HTML.
ⅻ vs xii vs Ⅻ
Different characters
ⅻ is U+217B; letters xii are Basic Latin; uppercase Ⅻ is U+216B.
Fonts
Check the glyph
Number Forms support varies by font. If ⅻ is missing, fall back to xii or another font.
Semicolon
End references
Always finish with ; — write ⅻ, not ⅻ.
Lists
CSS list-style
For auto-numbered roman lists, prefer list-style-type: lower-roman instead of hard-coding ⅻ.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Lowercase Roman Numeral Twelve (U+217B) and its numeric entity forms (ⅻ, ⅻ, CSS \\217B) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Glyph shape depends on the font.
✓ Universal support
Lowercase Roman 12 (ⅻ)
Encode with hex, decimal, or CSS escape — or paste ⅻ 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+217B / entitiesFull support
Bottom line: Use ⅻ or ⅻ for the Unicode glyph, and \\217B only inside CSS content. Prefer the letters xii for ordinary text.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: Lowercase Roman Numeral Twelve is U+217B (decimal 8571).
HTML: use ⅻ or ⅻ when you need an entity.
CSS: use \217B inside content for generated text.
Default: use ⅻ for roman outlines; type xii for ordinary letters.
One line:U+217B → ⅻ / ⅻ / CSS \217B, or paste ⅻ.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use ⅻ (hex), ⅻ (decimal), or the CSS escape \217B in the content property. All render ⅻ. You can also paste ⅻ directly when your file is UTF-8.
U+217B (hex 217B, decimal 8571). It belongs to the Number Forms Unicode block.
No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for ⅻ. Use numeric references like ⅻ or ⅻ.
Use it for outline labels, chapter markers, and typography that needs a true lowercase roman numeral glyph. For ordinary text, typing xii is usually enough.
No. The Latin letters x, i, and i are separate Basic Latin characters. Uppercase roman numeral twelve is U+216B (Ⅻ). Lowercase roman numeral twelve is U+217B (ⅻ) — a different character.
HTML entities (ⅻ or ⅻ) go in markup. The CSS escape \217B is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ⅻ.
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Did you know?
Lowercase roman numeral twelve is Unicode U+217B (decimal 8571). HTML5 has no named entity for it — use ⅻ or ⅻ. It is a different character from the letters xii and from uppercase roman Ⅻ (U+216B).
