HTML Entity for Equals Sign Below ( ͇)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Equals Sign Below combining mark in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+0347 (COMBINING EQUALS SIGN BELOW) in the Combining Diacritical Marks block (U+0300–U+036F)—it attaches below the preceding base character (e.g. a͇).
Render it with ͇, ͇, or CSS escape \347. There is no named HTML entity. Place the code immediately after the base letter or symbol it modifies. Do not confuse it with a spacing equals sign (=).
⚡ Quick Reference — Equals Sign Below
U+0347Combining Diacritical Marks
͇Hexadecimal reference
͇Decimal reference
—Use numeric codes only
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+0347
Hex code ͇
HTML code ͇
Named entity (none)
CSS code \347
Type Combining mark (non-spacing)
Placement Immediately after base character
Related U+003D = Equals (=); U+0300–U+036F = Combining marksComplete HTML Example
This example demonstrates the Equals Sign Below (͇) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape. There is no named HTML entity for this symbol:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\347";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Equals Sign Below using Hexadecimal: ͇</p>
<p>Equals Sign Below using HTML Code: ͇</p>
<p id="point">Equals Sign Below using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The Equals Sign Below entity is universally supported in modern browsers:
👀 Live Preview
See the combining equals sign below on base letters and compared with ordinary equals (=):
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
͇ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 0347. This is a combining character—it attaches below the preceding base character.
Decimal HTML Code
͇ uses the decimal Unicode value 839 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\347 is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.
Same visual result
All three methods attach the mark below the base (e.g. a͇). Unicode U+0347 in the Combining Diacritical Marks block (U+0300–U+036F). No named HTML entity—use numeric codes in markup. Serve HTML as UTF-8.
Use Cases
The Equals Sign Below (U+0347) commonly appears in:
IPA and phonetic transcription with specialized diacritics.
Typography and linguistics courses covering combining marks.
Specialized fonts and markup for diacritic-heavy text.
Ensure combining sequences render correctly across browsers.
Academic HTML with correct Unicode combining sequences.
Math operator and Unicode reference pages.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Place
͇or͇immediately after the base character - Use
=for a standalone equals sign, not U+0347 alone - Use fonts with good Combining Diacritical Marks coverage
- Serve pages with UTF-8 (
<meta charset="utf-8">) - Test rendering: a͇ should show equals below a
Don’t
- Use U+0347 without a preceding base character
- Expect a named entity—none exists for U+0347
- Put CSS escape
\347in HTML text nodes - Confuse this combining mark with standalone =
- Mix entity styles randomly in one file
Key Takeaways
Two HTML numeric references attach the mark (e.g. a͇)
͇ ͇For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\347Unicode U+0347 — COMBINING EQUALS SIGN BELOW
Combining mark—always follows a base character
Three methods, no named HTML entity
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
͇ (hex) or ͇ (decimal) right after the base character, or \347 in CSS content. There is no named entity.U+0347 (COMBINING EQUALS SIGN BELOW). Combining Diacritical Marks block (U+0300–U+036F). Hex 0347, decimal 839. Used in phonetic notation and specialized typography.͇ or ͇ in markup, or \347 in CSS.͇ or ͇) go in markup. The CSS escape \347 is used in stylesheets, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements. Same visual result, different layers of the stack.Explore More HTML Entities!
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