Combining candrabindu (U+0310) is a combining mark in the Combining Diacritical Marks block. It does not stand alone like a normal letter — it stacks above the character that comes before it (a small crescent with a dot, used for nasalization in transliteration). Example: a + ̐ renders as a̐.
Remember
Character combining candrabindu (after a base)
Unicode U+0310
Hex entity ̐
Decimal ̐
CSS escape \0310
Named entity (none)
Example a̐ → a̐
Not the same ँ U+0901 (Devanagari candrabindu)
Use U+0310 on Latin letters for Sanskrit/Indic transliteration. For native Devanagari text, use ँ (U+0901) with a Devanagari base instead.
Reference
Quick Reference
One table for every form you will actually use.
Form
Code
Where it goes
Hex entity
̐
HTML markup (after base letter)
Decimal entity
̐
HTML markup (after base letter)
CSS escape
\0310
Stylesheet content string
Devanagari candrabindu
ँ / ँ
Devanagari text (different character)
Named entity (U+0310)
—
Not defined in HTML5
When to Use Which
Situation
Use
Latin transliteration (e.g. a̐, m̐)
a̐ or m̐
Generated text via ::before / ::after
content: "a\0310"
Devanagari script nasalization
Use ँ (U+0901), not U+0310
Need combining mark in HTML source
Base first, then ̐ / ̐
Looking for &candrabindu;
Does not exist — use numeric form
See it
Live Preview
Combining candrabindu after common bases (same code point, different letters).
Letters + marka̐ e̐ i̐ m̐ n̐
Large (a + mark)a̐
In a wordsa̐skṛta (a + U+0310)
vs. Devanagaria̐ Latin combining · अँ Devanagari (U+0901)
With entitiesHex: a̐ | Decimal: a̐
Code
Complete HTML Example
One page that attaches U+0310 to the letter a with hex, decimal, CSS escape, and a typed combining sequence. Use View Output or open the live editor.
Hex + Decimal + CSS + Typed
Four ways to produce a̐ (a + combining candrabindu) in one document.
html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<title>Combining Candrabindu (U+0310) in HTML</title>
<style>
#point::after {
content: "a\0310";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Candrabindu using Hex Code: a̐</p>
<p>Candrabindu using HTML Code: a̐</p>
<p id="point">Candrabindu using CSS Entity: </p>
<p>Typed directly: a̐</p>
</body>
</html>
Candrabindu using Hex Code: a̐
Candrabindu using HTML Code: a̐
Candrabindu using CSS Entity: a̐
Typed directly: a̐
How It Works
1. Hex: write the base letter, then ̐ → a̐ becomes a̐.
2. Decimal: same mark as 784 → a̐. Same result as hex.
3. CSS: put base + escape in one string: content: "a\0310". #point::after appends that sequence after the paragraph text.
4. Typed: in UTF-8 you can type a then the combining candrabindu. Order must stay base first, mark second.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with combining candrabindu.
Order
Base letter first
Write a̐, never put U+0310 before the letter you want to mark.
Named?
No named entity
HTML5 does not define &candrabindu;. Use numeric forms.
Scripts
Not Devanagari ँ
Devanagari candrabindu is U+0901. U+0310 is for Latin combining use.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\0310 belongs in CSS strings. ̐ / ̐ belong in HTML.
Fonts
Combining support varies
Some fonts stack poorly. If the crescent/dot looks wrong, try a font with strong diacritic support.
Semicolon
End references
Always finish with ; — write ̐, not ̐.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Combining candrabindu (U+0310) and its numeric entity forms (̐, ̐, CSS \\0310) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Stacking quality depends on font support for combining marks.
✓ Universal support
Candrabindu (U+0310)
Encode with hex, decimal, or CSS escape after a base letter — same combining mark everywhere encoding is supported.
100%Browser coverage
Google ChromeSupported
Yes
Microsoft EdgeSupported
Yes
Mozilla FirefoxSupported
Yes
Apple SafariSupported
Yes
OperaSupported
Yes
Internet ExplorerAll versions
Yes
U+0310 / entitiesFull support
Bottom line: Use ̐ or ̐ after a base letter when you need the combining mark, and \\0310 only inside CSS content strings. Prefer ँ for Devanagari.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: combining candrabindu is U+0310 (decimal 784).
HTML: base first, then ̐ or ̐ (e.g. a̐).
CSS: use "a\0310" (or another base) inside content.
Watch out: U+0310 ≠ Devanagari ँ (U+0901).
One line:U+0310 → after a base letter as ̐ / ̐ / CSS \0310.
Frequently Asked Questions
Place ̐ (hex) or ̐ (decimal) immediately after a base letter — for example a̐ for a̐. In CSS, use content: "a\0310". There is no named HTML entity for U+0310.
U+0310 (hex 0310, decimal 784). It belongs to the Combining Diacritical Marks block and stacks above the preceding base character (dot + crescent).
No. Use numeric references like ̐ or ̐.
U+0310 is the Latin combining candrabindu used in transliteration. U+0901 is Devanagari sign candrabindu — a different script and code point.
HTML entities (̐ or ̐) go in markup after the base letter. The CSS escape \0310 goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after), typically as "a\0310".
Use it for Sanskrit/Indic transliteration and nasalization marks on Latin letters. For Devanagari text itself, use U+0901 (ँ) with a Devanagari base.
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Did you know?
Combining candrabindu is Unicode U+0310 (decimal 784). It is a combining mark — place it after a base letter (e.g. a̐ → a̐). HTML5 has no named entity. It is not Devanagari candrabindu (U+0901 ँ).
