Roman Numeral Eight (Ⅷ) is the Unicode character at U+2167 in the Number Forms block. It looks like a capital roman VIII and is used for outlines, chapter labels, and formal numbering.
Remember
Character Ⅷ
Unicode U+2167
Hex entity Ⅷ
Decimal Ⅷ
CSS escape \2167
Named entity (none)
All of these produce the same glyph: Ⅷ. Prefer the Unicode character (or its entities) when you need a true roman numeral; type the letters VIII 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
Ⅷ
HTML text (UTF-8)
Hex entity
Ⅷ
HTML markup
Decimal entity
Ⅷ
HTML markup
CSS escape
\2167
Stylesheet content
Named entity
—
Not defined in HTML5
When to use which
Situation
Use
Need the roman numeral glyph Ⅷ
Type Ⅷ, or Ⅷ / Ⅷ
Generated text via ::before / ::after
content: "\2167"
Lowercase roman numeral eight
Use ⅷ (U+2177)
Ordinary letters VIII (not a numeral)
Type VIII
Looking for &romanVIII; or similar
Does not exist — use numeric form
See it
Live Preview
Roman Numeral Eight rendered in common writing contexts.
Inline textⅧ. Index
Large glyphⅧ
OutlineⅥ Six Ⅶ Seven Ⅷ Eight
MonospaceSECTION Ⅷ → NOTES
With entitiesHex: Ⅷ | Decimal: Ⅷ
Code
Complete HTML Example
One page that shows Roman Numeral Eight 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 Ⅷ in a single document.
html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<title>Roman Numeral Eight (Ⅷ) in HTML</title>
<style>
#point::after {
content: "\2167";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Roman 8 using Hex Code: Ⅷ</p>
<p>Roman 8 using HTML Code: Ⅷ</p>
<p id="point">Roman 8 using CSS Entity: </p>
<p>Typed directly: Ⅷ</p>
</body>
</html>
Roman 8 using Hex Code: Ⅷ
Roman 8 using HTML Code: Ⅷ
Roman 8 using CSS Entity: Ⅷ
Typed directly: Ⅷ
How It Works
1. Hex:U+2167 → Ⅷ in HTML. The browser turns it into Ⅷ.
2. Decimal: same code point as 8551 → Ⅷ. Same result as hex.
3. CSS: use \2167 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that Ⅷ after the paragraph text.
4. Typed Ⅷ: fine in UTF-8 pages. All four lines show the same roman numeral.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with Roman Numeral Eight entities.
Named?
No named entity
HTML5 does not define &romanVIII; or similar. Use numeric forms.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\2167 belongs in CSS. Ⅷ / Ⅷ belong in HTML.
Ⅷ vs VIII vs ⅷ
Different characters
Ⅷ is U+2167; letters VIII are Basic Latin; lowercase ⅷ is U+2177.
Fonts
Check the glyph
Number Forms support varies by font. If Ⅷ is missing, fall back to VIII or another font.
Semicolon
End references
Always finish with ; — write Ⅷ, not Ⅷ.
Lists
CSS list-style
For auto-numbered roman lists, prefer list-style-type: upper-roman instead of hard-coding Ⅷ.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Roman Numeral Eight (U+2167) and its numeric entity forms (Ⅷ, Ⅷ, CSS \\2167) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Glyph shape depends on the font.
✓ Universal support
Roman 8 (Ⅷ)
Encode with hex, decimal, or CSS escape — or paste Ⅷ 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+2167 / entitiesFull support
Bottom line: Use Ⅷ or Ⅷ for the Unicode glyph, and \\2167 only inside CSS content. Prefer the letters VIII for ordinary text.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: Roman Numeral Eight is U+2167 (decimal 8551).
HTML: use Ⅷ or Ⅷ when you need an entity.
CSS: use \2167 inside content for generated text.
Default: use Ⅷ for roman outlines; type VIII for ordinary letters.
One line:U+2167 → Ⅷ / Ⅷ / CSS \2167, or paste Ⅷ.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use Ⅷ (hex), Ⅷ (decimal), or the CSS escape \2167 in the content property. All render Ⅷ. You can also paste Ⅷ directly when your file is UTF-8.
U+2167 (hex 2167, decimal 8551). It belongs to the Number Forms Unicode block.
No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for Ⅷ. Use numeric references like Ⅷ or Ⅷ.
Use it for outline labels, chapter markers, and typography that needs a true uppercase roman numeral glyph. For ordinary text, typing VIII is usually enough.
No. The Latin letters that form VIII are separate Basic Latin characters. Lowercase roman numeral eight is U+2177 (ⅷ). Uppercase roman numeral eight is U+2167 (Ⅷ) — a different character.
HTML entities (Ⅷ or Ⅷ) go in markup. The CSS escape \2167 is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render Ⅷ.
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Did you know?
Roman numeral eight is Unicode U+2167 (decimal 8551). HTML5 has no named entity for it — use Ⅷ or Ⅷ. It is a different character from the letters VIII and from lowercase roman ⅷ (U+2177).
