Combining turned comma above (U+0312) 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, with a turned (rotated) comma shape. Example: a + ̒ renders as a̒.
Remember
Character combining turned comma above (after a base)
Unicode U+0312
Hex entity ̒
Decimal ̒
CSS escape \0312
Named entity (none for U+0312)
Example a̒ → a̒
Not the same , U+002C · comma above U+0313
Prefer a precomposed character when one exists for the combination you need. Use U+0312 when composing marks dynamically, for NFD text, or bases without a precomposed form.
Comma turned using Hex Code: a̒
Comma turned using HTML Code: a̒
Comma turned using CSS Entity: a̒
Typed directly: a̒
How It Works
1. Hex: write the base letter, then ̒ → a̒ becomes a̒.
2. Decimal: same mark as 786 → a̒. Same result as hex.
3. CSS: put base + escape in one string: content: "a\0312". #point::after appends that sequence after the paragraph text.
4. Typed: in UTF-8 you can type a then the combining turned comma above. Order must stay base first, mark second.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with combining turned comma above.
Order
Base letter first
Write a̒, never put U+0312 before the letter you want to accent.
Named?
No named entity for U+0312
Use numeric forms. , is for spacing , (U+002C), not this combining mark.
0312 vs 0313
Not plain comma above
U+0312 is turned comma above. U+0313 is comma above (often Greek psili). Pick the code point that matches the mark you need.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\0312 belongs in CSS strings. ̒ / ̒ belong in HTML.
Fonts
Combining support varies
Some fonts stack poorly or look almost like U+0313. If the shape is unclear, try a font with strong Combining Diacritical Marks coverage.
Semicolon
End references
Always finish with ; — write ̒, not ̒.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Combining turned comma above (U+0312) and its numeric entity forms (̒, ̒, CSS \\0312) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Stacking quality depends on font support for combining marks.
✓ Universal support
Comma Turned (U+0312)
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+0312 / entitiesFull support
Bottom line: Prefer a precomposed character when you can. Use ̒ or ̒ after a base letter when you need the combining mark, and \\0312 only inside CSS content strings.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: combining turned comma above is U+0312 (decimal 786).
HTML: base first, then ̒ or ̒ (e.g. a̒).
CSS: use "a\0312" (or another base) inside content.
One line:U+0312 → after a base letter as ̒ / ̒ / CSS \0312.
Frequently Asked Questions
Place ̒ (hex) or ̒ (decimal) immediately after a base letter — for example a̒. In CSS, use content: "a\0312". There is no named HTML entity for U+0312.
U+0312 (hex 0312, decimal 786). It belongs to the Combining Diacritical Marks block and stacks above the preceding base character with a turned-comma shape.
No. Use numeric references like ̒ or ̒. Do not confuse it with , (ASCII ,, U+002C) or comma above (U+0313).
Use it in linguistic or typographic text that needs a turned-comma mark above a letter. Prefer a precomposed character when one exists for the combination you need.
HTML entities (̒ or ̒) go in markup after the base letter. The CSS escape \0312 goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after), typically as "a\0312".
U+0312 is combining turned comma above. U+0313 is combining comma above (often Greek psili). , (U+002C) is a spacing comma punctuation mark.
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Did you know?
Combining turned comma above is Unicode U+0312 (decimal 786). It is a combining mark — place it after a base letter (e.g. a̒ → a̒). Its shape is a turned (rotated) comma above the base — not the same as comma above U+0313. HTML5 has no named entity. It is not the ASCII comma , (U+002C).
