HTML Entity for Character Tie (⁀)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Character Tie (⁀) in HTML using numeric references and CSS escapes. This character is U+2040 (CHARACTER TIE) in the General Punctuation block (U+2000–U+206F). It sits between characters to indicate they are tied or linked—common in typography, phonetic transcription, and linguistic notation.
There is no named HTML entity for U+2040. Use ⁀, ⁀, or \2040 in CSS content. Do not confuse ⁀ with Caret U+2041 (⁁, insertion point) or Caret Below U+2038 (‸).
⚡ Quick Reference — Character Tie
U+2040General Punctuation block
⁀Hexadecimal reference
⁀Decimal reference
—None (use numeric refs)
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+2040
Hex code ⁀
HTML code ⁀
Named entity —
CSS code \2040Complete HTML Example
This example shows U+2040 using hexadecimal and decimal references plus a CSS content escape. Place the tie between the characters it links:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\2040";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p class="tie">Character Tie using Hexa Decimal: ⁀</p>
<p class="tie">Character Tie using HTML Code: ⁀</p>
<p class="tie" id="point">Character Tie using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The Character Tie entity is supported in all modern browsers:
👀 Live Preview
See the Character Tie linking characters and compared to similar marks:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
⁀ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 2040 to display the Character Tie.
Decimal HTML Code
⁀ uses the decimal Unicode value 8256 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\2040 is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.
Same visual result
All three methods produce the tie glyph: ⁀. Place it between characters to show linkage. Unicode U+2040 is in General Punctuation (U+2000–U+206F).
Use Cases
The Character Tie (⁀) commonly appears in:
Ligature notation, linked characters, and advanced typographic layouts.
Linking phonemes or syllables in IPA and other transcription systems.
Morphological analysis, grammar notation, and connected lexical elements.
Decorative text, logos, and creative typography with linked glyphs.
Language tutorials, typography guides, and pronunciation materials.
Pronunciation guides and lexical databases using tie notation.
Provide text alternatives (“character tie”) when the symbol carries meaning.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Place
⁀between the characters being tied - Use serif or IPA-friendly fonts (Charis SIL, Noto Serif) for clarity
- Set
<meta charset="utf-8">on linguistic pages - Explain the tie symbol in educational context
- Add accessible descriptions when the tie conveys structural meaning
Don’t
- Confuse U+2040 (character tie) with U+2041 (caret) or U+2038 (caret below)
- Put CSS escape
\2040inside HTML text nodes - Assume every font renders the tie identically
- Use the symbol without explanation in instructional material
- Mix entity styles randomly in one file
Key Takeaways
Two HTML references both render ⁀
⁀ ⁀For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\2040U+2040 CHARACTER TIE — links adjacent characters
General Punctuation block (U+2000–U+206F)
No named HTML entity — use numeric references only
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⁀ (hex), ⁀ (decimal), or \2040 in CSS content. Place the tie between linked characters (e.g. a⁀b). There is no named HTML entity.U+2040 (CHARACTER TIE). General Punctuation block (U+2000–U+206F). Hex 2040, decimal 8256. Indicates a tie or link between adjacent characters.⁀ or ⁀) go in markup between characters. The CSS escape \2040 is used in stylesheets, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements.⁀, ⁀, or \2040 in CSS. Not the same as Caret (⁁, U+2041) or Caret Below (U+2038).Explore More HTML Entities!
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