HTML Entity for E Script Small (ℯ)
What You'll Learn
How to display the E Script Small (ℯ) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, named, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+212F (SCRIPT SMALL E) in the Letterlike Symbols block—often used in mathematics for the base of the natural logarithm (Euler’s number) and in typography for a stylized lowercase e.
Render it with ℯ, ℯ, the named entity ℯ, or CSS escape \212F in the content property.
⚡ Quick Reference — E Script Small
U+212FLetterlike Symbols block
ℯHexadecimal reference
ℯDecimal reference
ℯNamed entity ℯ
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+212F
Hex code ℯ
HTML code ℯ
Named entity ℯ
CSS code \212FComplete HTML Example
This example demonstrates the E Script Small (ℯ) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, the named entity, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\212F";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>E Script Small using Hexadecimal: ℯ</p>
<p>E Script Small using HTML Code: ℯ</p>
<p>E Script Small using HTML Entity: ℯ</p>
<p id="point">E Script Small using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
U+212F and ℯ are supported in modern browsers when rendered with a font that includes Letterlike Symbols:
👀 Live Preview
See the E Script Small (ℯ) rendered live in mathematical contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
ℯ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 212F to display the E Script Small. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
ℯ uses the decimal Unicode value 8495 to display the same character. This is one of the most commonly used methods.
Named Entity
ℯ is the named HTML entity for script small e—readable, easy to remember, and ideal for hand-authored markup.
CSS Entity
\212F is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.
Same visual result
All four methods produce the E Script Small glyph: ℯ. Unicode U+212F sits in the Letterlike Symbols block (U+2100–U+214F).
Use Cases
The E Script Small (ℯ) is commonly used in:
Represent Euler’s number (base of natural logarithm) in equations and formulas.
Papers, textbooks, and docs with exponential and logarithmic notation.
Script-style e in headings, logos, or decorative text.
Math and science lessons, calculators, and educational apps.
Show the constant e in calculator UIs and formula displays.
Proofs, theorem statements, and mathematical publications.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
ℯfor readable source markup - Pick one style (hex / decimal / named) per project
- Add
aria-labelfor standalone symbols - Test the glyph across browsers and devices
- Pair ℯ with plain text on first use (e.g. Euler’s number)
- Serve pages with UTF-8 (
<meta charset="utf-8">)
Don’t
- Mix entity styles randomly in one file
- Assume all fonts render ℯ identically
- Use CSS escape
\212Finside HTML text nodes - Confuse ℯ (script small e) with ordinary e or ℰ (script capital E)
- Forget
aria-labelwhen the symbol stands alone in math UI
Key Takeaways
Three HTML references all render ℯ
ℯ ℯ ℯFor CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\212FUnicode U+212F belongs to the Letterlike Symbols block (U+2100–U+214F)
Prefer ℯ for readability—the standard named entity for script small e
Always pair the symbol with explanatory text the first time you use it on a page
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
ℯ (hex), ℯ (decimal), ℯ (named), or \212F in CSS content. All produce ℯ.U+212F (SCRIPT SMALL E). Letterlike Symbols block (U+2100–U+214F). Hex 212F, decimal 8495. Often used for Euler’s number in math notation.ℯ is readable in source HTML. Numeric codes (ℯ or ℯ) work the same in browsers. CSS escape \212F is for stylesheets only. All render ℯ.ℯ is the named HTML entity for Script Small E (ℯ). The name stands for “e script.” It is part of the HTML5 entity set for letterlike and mathematical symbols.Explore More HTML Entities!
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