Combining caron below (U+032C) is a combining mark in the Combining Diacritical Marks block. It does not stand alone like a normal letter — it stacks below the character that comes before it. Example: c + ̬ renders as c̬.
Remember
Character combining caron below (after a base)
Unicode U+032C
Hex entity ̬
Decimal ̬
CSS escape \032C
Named entity (none)
Example c̬ → c̬
Not the same combining caron above U+030C
Prefer combining caron above (U+030C) or precomposed letters like č for everyday Slavic text. Use U+032C when a transcription system specifically needs the caron under the letter.
Caron Below using Hex Code: c̬
Caron Below using HTML Code: c̬
Caron Below using CSS Entity: c̬
Typed directly: c̬
How It Works
1. Hex: write the base letter, then ̬ → c̬ becomes c̬.
2. Decimal: same mark as 812 → c̬. Same result as hex.
3. CSS: put base + escape in one string: content: "c\032C". #point::after appends that sequence after the paragraph text.
4. Typed: in UTF-8 you can type c then the combining caron below. Order must stay base first, mark second.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with combining caron below.
Order
Base letter first
Write c̬, never put U+032C before the letter you want to mark.
Named?
No named entity
HTML5 does not define &caronbelow;. Use numeric forms.
Above vs below
Different code points
Caron above is U+030C. Caron below is U+032C. Do not mix them up.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\032C belongs in CSS strings. ̬ / ̬ belong in HTML.
Fonts
Combining support varies
Some fonts stack poorly under the letter. Try a font with strong diacritic support if the mark looks wrong.
Semicolon
End references
Always finish with ; — write ̬, not ̬.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Combining caron below (U+032C) and its numeric entity forms (̬, ̬, CSS \\032C) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Stacking quality depends on font support for combining marks.
✓ Universal support
Caron Below (U+032C)
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+032C / entitiesFull support
Bottom line: Use ̬ or ̬ after a base letter when you need the combining mark, and \\032C only inside CSS content strings. Prefer U+030C or precomposed letters for everyday háček.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: combining caron below is U+032C (decimal 812).
HTML: base first, then ̬ or ̬ (e.g. c̬).
CSS: use "c\032C" (or another base) inside content.
Watch out: U+032C ≠ U+030C (below ≠ above).
One line:U+032C → after a base letter as ̬ / ̬ / CSS \032C.
Frequently Asked Questions
Place ̬ (hex) or ̬ (decimal) immediately after a base letter — for example c̬ for c̬. In CSS, use content: "c\032C". There is no named HTML entity for U+032C.
U+032C (hex 032C, decimal 812). It belongs to the Combining Diacritical Marks block and stacks below the preceding base character.
No. Use numeric references like ̬ or ̬.
U+032C is caron below the letter. U+030C is caron (háček) above the letter. Same shape family, different position and code point.
HTML entities (̬ or ̬) go in markup after the base letter. The CSS escape \032C goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after), typically as "c\032C".
Use it for IPA and specialized orthography that needs a caron under the letter. For everyday Czech/Slovak č, š, ž, prefer precomposed letters or combining caron above (U+030C).
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Did you know?
Combining caron below is Unicode U+032C (decimal 812). It is a combining mark — place it after a base letter (e.g. c̬ → c̬). HTML5 has no named entity. It is not combining caron above (U+030C).
