HTML Entity for Acute Accent Like (´)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+00B4

HTML Entity for modifier letter acute accent (´) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is the Acute Accent Like Entity?

Acute accent like (´) is the modifier letter acute accent at Unicode U+00B4. It is a spacing symbol — it stands on its own and does not attach to the previous letter the way combining acute (U+0301) does.

Remember

Character     ´
Unicode       U+00B4
Hex entity    &#x00B4;
Decimal       &#180;
Named entity  &acute;
CSS escape    \00B4

All of these produce the same glyph: ´. Prefer ´ in hand-written HTML; use numeric forms or CSS escape when generating markup or pseudo-element text. To build é, use precomposed é / é or combining U+0301 — not U+00B4 glued to a letter.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Direct character	`´`	HTML text (UTF-8)
Named entity	`´`	HTML markup (most readable)
Hex entity	`´`	HTML markup
Decimal entity	`´`	HTML markup
CSS escape	`\00B4`	Stylesheet `content`

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Standalone acute symbol in HTML	`´` (or paste `´`)
Need a numeric reference	`´` or `´`
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\00B4"`
Accent a letter (é, á, í)	Precomposed letter or U+0301 — not U+00B4
Apostrophe in don’t / it’s	Use `'` or U+2019 — not `´`

See it

Live Preview

Modifier letter acute rendered in common UI contexts.

Inline text Press the ´ key, then a vowel, on some layouts.

Large glyph ´

Entity chart ´ → ´

Monospace U+00B4 = ´

With entities Hex: ´ | Decimal: ´ | Named: ´

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows ´ with hex, decimal, named entity, CSS escape, and a typed character. Use View Output or open the live editor.

Hex + Decimal + Named + CSS + Typed

Five ways to produce ´ in a single document.

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Acute Accent Like (´) in HTML</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\00B4";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Acute using Hex Code: &#x00B4;</p>
  <p>Acute using HTML Code: &#180;</p>
  <p>Acute using Named Entity: &acute;</p>
  <p id="point">Acute using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p>Typed directly: ´</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: U+00B4 → ´ in HTML. The browser turns it into ´.

2. Decimal: same code point as 180 → ´. Same result as hex.

3. Named: ´ is the standard HTML name for U+00B4 — clear in source.

4. CSS: use \00B4 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ´ after the paragraph text.

5. Typed ´: fine in UTF-8 source. All five lines show the same glyph.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with the acute accent like entity.

Combining

Not for building é

U+00B4 is spacing. For é use é / é or U+0301 after e.

Apostrophe

Do not fake apostrophes

Use ' or U+2019 for contractions. ´ is the wrong character for that.

Named

Prefer ´

In hand-written HTML, the named entity is easier to read than ´.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\00B4 belongs in CSS. ´ / ´ / ´ belong in HTML.

Prime

Not the prime symbol

Mathematical prime (′) is U+2032. Use it for feet/minutes — not ´ unless you mean acute.

Semicolon

End references

Always finish with ; — write ´, not &acute.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Acute accent like (U+00B4) and its entity forms (´, ´, ´, CSS \\00B4) are supported in all mainstream browsers.

✓ Universal support

Acute Accent Like (´)

Paste ´, or encode with named, hex, decimal, or CSS escape — same glyph everywhere.

100% Browser coverage

Google Chrome Supported

Yes

Microsoft Edge Supported

Yes

Mozilla Firefox Supported

Yes

Apple Safari Supported

Yes

Opera Supported

Yes

Internet Explorer All versions

Yes

U+00B4 / entities Full support

Bottom line: Prefer ´ in hand-written HTML. Use ´ or ´ when a numeric form is clearer, and \\00B4 only inside CSS content.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: acute accent like is U+00B4 (decimal 180).
HTML: prefer ´, or use ´ / ´.
CSS: use \00B4 inside content for generated text.
Spacing: U+00B4 stands alone — it is not combining acute (U+0301).

One line: U+00B4 → ´ / ´ / ´ / CSS \00B4.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display the acute accent like character (´) in HTML?

Use ´ (hex), ´ (decimal), ´ (named), or the CSS escape \00B4 in the content property. All render U+00B4 (´). You can also paste ´ directly in UTF-8.

What is the Unicode value for acute accent like?

U+00B4 (hex 00B4, decimal 180). Official name: modifier letter acute accent. It is a spacing character in the Latin-1 Supplement block.

What is the named HTML entity for U+00B4?

´ is the standard named entity for U+00B4. It is widely supported and often the most readable choice in hand-written HTML.

When should I use U+00B4 instead of combining acute?

Use U+00B4 when you need a standalone acute symbol (labels, entity charts, keyboard legends). To accent a letter (é), use a precomposed character or combining acute U+0301 after the base letter — not U+00B4 alone.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for ´?

HTML entities (´, ´, or ´) go in markup. The CSS escape \00B4 is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ´.

Is U+00B4 the same as an apostrophe?

No. Prefer the typographic apostrophe (U+2019, ’) or a straight ASCII apostrophe (') for contractions. U+00B4 is the acute accent symbol, not punctuation.

Did you know?

Acute accent like is Unicode U+00B4 (decimal 180) in the Latin-1 Supplement block. Unlike combining acute (U+0301), it is a spacing symbol. HTML provides the named entity ´.

Next: Acute Tone Mark

Learn the HTML entity for the combining acute tone mark (U+0341) used in phonetic notation.

Acute Tone Mark tutorial →

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