Combining caron (U+030C) is a combining mark in the Combining Diacritical Marks block (also called a háček). It does not stand alone like a normal letter — it stacks above the character that comes before it. Example: c + ̌ renders as č (same look as precomposed č).
Remember
Character combining caron (after a base)
Unicode U+030C
Hex entity ̌
Decimal ̌
CSS escape \030C
Named entity (none for U+030C)
Example č → č
Not the same ˇ U+02C7 (ˇ spacing)
Prefer a precomposed letter (e.g. č / č) for everyday text. Use U+030C when you need to compose accents, work with NFD text, or attach a caron to a base that has no single precomposed form.
Caron using Hex Code: č
Caron using HTML Code: č
Caron using CSS Entity: č
Typed directly: č
How It Works
1. Hex: write the base letter, then ̌ → č becomes č.
2. Decimal: same mark as 780 → č. Same result as hex.
3. CSS: put base + escape in one string: content: "c\030C". #point::after appends that sequence after the paragraph text.
4. Typed: in UTF-8 you can type c then the combining caron. Order must stay base first, mark second.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with combining caron.
Order
Base letter first
Write č, never put U+030C before the letter you want to accent.
Named?
No named entity for U+030C
Use numeric forms. ˇ is for spacing ˇ (U+02C7), not the combining mark.
ˇ
Not spacing caron
Spacing caron ˇ (U+02C7) stands alone. U+030C must follow a base character.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\030C belongs in CSS strings. ̌ / ̌ belong in HTML.
Fonts
Combining support varies
Some fonts stack poorly. If layout looks wrong, prefer a precomposed letter for display text.
Semicolon
End references
Always finish with ; — write ̌, not ̌.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Combining caron (U+030C) and its numeric entity forms (̌, ̌, CSS \\030C) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Stacking quality depends on font support for combining marks.
✓ Universal support
Caron (U+030C)
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+030C / entitiesFull support
Bottom line: Prefer precomposed letters for normal prose. Use ̌ or ̌ after a base letter when you need the combining mark, and \\030C only inside CSS content strings.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: combining caron is U+030C (decimal 780).
HTML: base first, then ̌ or ̌ (e.g. č).
CSS: use "c\030C" (or another base) inside content.
Default: use precomposed č / č for everyday text when you can.
One line:U+030C → after a base letter as ̌ / ̌ / CSS \030C.
Frequently Asked Questions
Place ̌ (hex) or ̌ (decimal) immediately after a base letter — for example č for č. In CSS, use content: "c\030C". There is no named HTML entity for U+030C.
U+030C (hex 030C, decimal 780). It belongs to the Combining Diacritical Marks block and stacks above the preceding base character (háček).
No. Use numeric references like ̌ or ̌. Note: ˇ and ˇ are for spacing caron ˇ (U+02C7), not the combining mark.
Use U+030C when composing accents dynamically, for NFD text, or bases without a precomposed form. For ordinary prose, prefer precomposed letters like č / č.
HTML entities (̌ or ̌) go in markup after the base letter. The CSS escape \030C goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after), typically as "c\030C".
U+030C is a combining mark that attaches to the previous character. U+02C7 (caron / ˇ) is a spacing modifier that stands alone. Do not use them interchangeably.
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Did you know?
Combining caron is Unicode U+030C (decimal 780). It is a combining mark — place it after a base letter (e.g. č → č). HTML5 has no named entity for U+030C. ˇ / ˇ map to spacing caron (U+02C7 ˇ), not this mark.
