HTML Entity for Aktieselskab (⅍)

Q: How do I display the Aktieselskab symbol (⅍) in HTML?

Use ⅍ (hex), ⅍ (decimal), or \214D in CSS content. All produce ⅍ (Unicode U+214D). There is no standard named HTML entity for this character.

Q: What is the Unicode value for the Aktieselskab symbol?

U+214D (hex 214D, decimal 8525). Unicode names it Aktieselskab; it is in the Letterlike Symbols block (U+2100–U+214F). It denotes the Danish private limited company form, equivalent to A/S in running text.

Q: When should I use the Aktieselskab symbol in HTML?

On Danish and Nordic corporate sites, legal and registry copy, annual reports, and multilingual business content where the single letterlike glyph is preferred over typing A/S.

Q: What’s the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+214D?

HTML numeric references (⅍ or ⅍) go in markup; the CSS escape \214D is used in stylesheets, typically in the content property of ::before/::after. Both render ⅍.

Beginner

⏱️ 5 min read

📚 Updated: May 2026

🎯 1 Code Example

Unicode U+214D

What You'll Learn

How to display the Aktieselskab symbol (⅍) in HTML using numeric character references. Unicode assigns this code point the official character name Aktieselskab (U+214D)—a letterlike glyph used for the Danish aktieselskab legal form, parallel to writing A/S in plain Latin letters.

The character lives in the Letterlike Symbols block (U+2100–U+214F). There is no named HTML entity for ⅍, so you use ⅍ or ⅍ in markup, or \214D in CSS content on pseudo-elements.

⚡ Quick Reference — Aktieselskab Entity

Unicode U+214D

Letterlike Symbols block

Hex Code ⅍

Hexadecimal reference

HTML Code ⅍

Decimal reference

CSS Code \214D

Use in CSS content

Reference Table

Name           Value
────────────   ──────────
Unicode        U+214D
Hex code       &#x214D;
HTML code      &#8525;
Named entity   (none)
CSS code       \214D

Complete HTML Example

This example shows the Aktieselskab symbol (⅍) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape on a pseudo-element:

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
 <style>
  #point:after{
   content: "\214D";
  }
 </style>
</head>
<body>

<p>Aktieselskab using Hexa Decimal: &#x214D;</p>
<p>Aktieselskab using HTML Code: &#8525;</p>
<p id="point">Aktieselskab using CSS Entity: </p>

</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

🌐 Browser Support

Numeric references for U+214D are supported in all modern browsers. Final appearance depends on font coverage for the Letterlike Symbols block:

Chrome 1+

Firefox 1+

Safari 1+

Edge 12+

Opera 4+

Android 4.4+

iOS Safari 1+

👀 Live Preview

See the Aktieselskab symbol rendered in typical contexts:

Inline text Nordic Rail ⅍ — company legal line in a footer.

Large glyph ⅍

Beside company name Example Holding ⅍ Copenhagen

Monospace CVR 12345678 ⅍

Font note If the primary font lacks U+214D, the browser substitutes from a fallback that includes Letterlike Symbols.

🧠 How It Works

Hexadecimal Code

⅍ references Unicode 214D in hexadecimal. The x prefix marks a hex numeric character reference.

HTML markup

Decimal HTML Code

⅍ is the decimal code point 8525 for the same character—often used when authors think in decimal Unicode values.

HTML markup

CSS Entity (Escape)

\214D is the CSS escape (four hex digits) used in content on ::before / ::after to emit ⅍ without placing the raw character in HTML.

CSS stylesheet

Same visual result

All methods render ⅍. Unicode is U+214D (Letterlike Symbols, U+2100–U+214F). Official name: Aktieselskab. There is no standard named HTML entity; stick to numeric references or CSS escapes.

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Use Cases

The Aktieselskab symbol (⅍) fits these kinds of content:

🏢 Danish & Nordic Business Sites

Corporate footers, about pages, and investor relations where the legal form must read correctly.

📄 Legal & Registry Copy

Articles of association, annual reports, and public registry excerpts that mirror printed typography.

🌎 International Portals

Vendor or partner lists that include Scandinavian entities alongside other company suffixes.

📋 Directories & Databases

Search results and tables where a single glyph saves space next to the company name.

📚 Style & Unicode Guides

Typography references documenting Letterlike Symbols and Nordic business abbreviations.

💼 Email & Letterheads

Formal signatures when HTML email must match branded PDF letterhead.

🎨 Design Systems

Regional components that expose the correct legal-form glyph for Danish locales.

💡 Best Practices

Do

Use UTF-8 and one numeric style (hex or decimal) consistently
Offer “A/S” or “Aktieselskab” nearby (or abbr with a title) for readers unfamiliar with ⅍
Prefer ⅍ or ⅍ when generating HTML from code
Test body and heading fonts for Letterlike Symbols (U+2100–U+214F) coverage
Use \214D only in CSS content, not inside HTML text nodes

Don’t

Assume every custom webfont includes U+214D
Use ⅍ without context in locales where A/S is never used
Mix hex and decimal references at random in one template
Paste CSS escapes into HTML markup (they belong in stylesheets)
Confuse ⅍ with unrelated mathematical double-struck letters in other blocks

Key Takeaways

Two HTML numeric references render ⅍

⅍ ⅍

In CSS, use the escape in content on pseudo-elements

\214D

Unicode U+214D (Aktieselskab) in Letterlike Symbols

There is no named HTML entity for this character—use numeric references

Pair ⅍ with plain-language A/S where clarity for assistive tech and global users matters

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display the Aktieselskab symbol (⅍) in HTML?

Use ⅍ (hex), ⅍ (decimal), or \214D in CSS content. All produce ⅍. There is no standard named entity.

What is the Unicode value for the Aktieselskab symbol?

U+214D (hex 214D, decimal 8525). Unicode’s official name is Aktieselskab; it sits in the Letterlike Symbols block (U+2100–U+214F) and corresponds to the Danish limited company abbreviation A/S.

When should I use the Aktieselskab symbol in HTML?

When publishing Danish or Nordic business identity, legal text, or registries where the single glyph is the established typographic convention—and you can add context for international readers.

What’s the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for ⅍?

HTML numeric references (⅍ or ⅍) go in markup. The CSS escape \214D belongs in stylesheets, usually in the content property of ::before or ::after. Same glyph, different layers.

Why is there no named HTML entity for the Aktieselskab symbol?

Named entities cover a limited set of characters. Letterlike symbols like U+214D are normally written with hex or decimal numeric references.

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