HTML Entity for Comma Below (̦)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Comma Below (̦) in HTML and CSS. This character is U+0326 (COMBINING COMMA BELOW) in the Combining Diacritical Marks block (U+0300–U+036F). It is a nonspacing mark that attaches below the preceding base character—for example, ș adds a comma-shaped mark under s.
There is no named HTML entity for U+0326. Use ̦, ̦, or \326 in CSS content. Do not confuse U+0326 with Combining Cedilla U+0327 (̧), comma-above marks U+0313–U+0315, or punctuation comma U+002C (,).
⚡ Quick Reference — Comma Below
U+0326Combining Diacritical Marks (U+0300–U+036F)
̦Hexadecimal reference
̦Decimal reference
—None (use numeric refs)
Name Value
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Unicode U+0326
Hex code ̦
HTML code ̦
Named entity —
CSS code \326
Related U+0327 = Combining Cedilla (below)Complete HTML Example
This example shows U+0326 using hexadecimal and decimal references, combining with a base letter, plus a CSS content escape. There is no named HTML entity:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\326";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Comma Below using Hexa Decimal: ̦</p>
<p>Comma Below using HTML Code: ̦</p>
<p id="point">Comma Below using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The Comma Below is supported in modern browsers when paired with a base character and a suitable font:
👀 Live Preview
See the Comma Below with base letters (serif font recommended):
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
̦ references code point U+0326 using hex digits 326. Place it immediately after a base letter (e.g. ș).
Decimal HTML Code
̦ uses the decimal Unicode value 806 for the same combining mark.
CSS Entity
\326 is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.
Combines with base character
The mark attaches below the preceding letter. s + U+0326 = ș. Distinct from U+0327 (cedilla below) and comma-above marks.
Use Cases
The Comma Below (̦) commonly appears in:
Historical and linguistic use under s and t; modern Romanian often uses precomposed letters (ș, ț).
Phonetic transcription and orthographic notation with below-comma diacritics.
Specialized diacritical marks in script and type design.
Character tables and tutorials on combining marks below base characters.
Multilingual sites and localization with below-position diacritics.
Language-learning and philology resources.
Prefer precomposed characters or clear text when assistive tech needs the full letter.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Place
̦immediately after the base character - Use
<meta charset="utf-8">on multilingual pages - Prefer precomposed ș / ț for Romanian when available
- Choose fonts with Combining Diacritical Marks support
- Set
lang="ro"on Romanian content
Don’t
- Confuse U+0326 with U+0327 (combining cedilla below)
- Confuse with comma-above marks (U+0313–U+0315) or punctuation comma
- Put the combining mark before the base letter
- Put CSS escape
\326inside HTML text nodes - Assume every font renders below-comma identically to cedilla
Key Takeaways
Two HTML references for the combining mark
̦ ̦For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\326U+0326 attaches below the preceding base character
Romanian and linguistic use—not punctuation
No named entity for U+0326 — use numeric references
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
̦ (hex), ̦ (decimal), or \326 in CSS content. Place the mark after the base letter (e.g. ș). There is no named HTML entity for U+0326.U+0326 (COMBINING COMMA BELOW). Combining Diacritical Marks block (U+0300–U+036F). Hex 326, decimal 806. Renders below the base character.̦ or ̦) go in markup after the base character. The CSS escape \326 is used in stylesheets, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements.Explore More HTML Entities!
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