HTML Entity for Kip Sign (₭)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+20AD

HTML Entity for Kip Sign (₭) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is the Kip Sign Entity?

Kip Sign (₭) is the Currency Symbols character at Unicode U+20AD (KIP SIGN). It is the currency sign for the Lao Kip (LAK).

Remember

Character     ₭
Unicode       U+20AD
Hex entity    &#x20AD;
Decimal       &#8365;
CSS escape    \20AD
Named entity  (none)

All of these produce the same glyph: ₭ (when the font supports U+20AD). Prefer numeric entities in HTML; use CSS \20AD only in content.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Hex entity	`₭`	HTML markup
Decimal entity	`₭`	HTML markup
CSS escape	`\20AD`	Stylesheet `content`
Direct character	`₭`	UTF-8 HTML text
Named entity	—	Not defined in HTML5

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Need an entity in HTML source	`₭` or `₭`
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\20AD"`
UTF-8 page, typing is easy	Type `₭` directly
Looking for a named `&...;` form	Does not exist — use numeric form
ISO code without the glyph	Write `LAK` as fallback text

See it

Live Preview

Kip Sign in pricing contexts (font-dependent).

Price 10,000 ₭

Large glyph ₭

Labeled Lao Kip (₭)

ISO + symbol LAK ₭

With entities Hex: ₭ | Decimal: ₭

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows Kip Sign with hex, decimal, CSS, and a typed character. Use View Output or open the live editor.

Hex + Decimal + CSS + Typed

Four ways to produce ₭ in a single document.

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Kip Sign (₭) in HTML</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\20AD";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#x20AD;</p>
  <p>Using HTML Code: &#8365;</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p>Typed directly: ₭</p>
  <p>Price: 10,000 &#x20AD;</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: U+20AD → ₭ in HTML. The browser turns it into ₭.

2. Decimal: same code point as 8365 → ₭. Same result as hex.

3. CSS: use \20AD in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ₭ after the paragraph text.

4. Typed: in UTF-8 you can type ₭ directly — same visual result when the font supports it.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with the Kip Sign.

Named?

No named entity

HTML5 does not define a named entity for U+20AD. Use numeric forms.

Fonts

Currency Symbols coverage

Use fonts that include U+20AD so ₭ is not a missing glyph.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\20AD belongs in CSS. ₭ / ₭ belong in HTML.

A11y

Label the currency

Add “Kip” or “LAK” nearby so the amount is clear if the glyph fails to render.

Semicolon

End references

Always finish with ; — write ₭, not &#8365.

Default

Type ₭ when you can

On UTF-8 pages you may type ₭ directly; entities help when encoding must be explicit.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Kip Sign (U+20AD) and its numeric entity forms (₭, ₭, CSS \\20AD) are supported in all mainstream browsers when the font includes Currency Symbols.

✓ Universal support

Kip Sign (₭)

Encode with hex, decimal, or CSS escape — same character when the font supports U+20AD.

100% Browser coverage

Google Chrome Supported

Yes

Microsoft Edge Supported

Yes

Mozilla Firefox Supported

Yes

Apple Safari Supported

Yes

Opera Supported

Yes

Internet Explorer All versions

Yes

U+20AD / entities Full support

Bottom line: Prefer ₭ or ₭ in HTML. Use \\20AD only inside CSS content. Rendering quality depends on the font.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: Kip Sign is U+20AD (decimal 8365).
HTML: use ₭ or ₭ — no named entity.
CSS: use \20AD inside content for generated text.
Fallback: pair ₭ with “Kip” or LAK for clarity.

One line: U+20AD → ₭ / ₭ / CSS \20AD.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display the Kip Sign (₭) in HTML using entities?

Use ₭ (hex), ₭ (decimal), or the CSS escape \20AD in the content property. All render ₭ when the font supports Currency Symbols. There is no named HTML entity.

What is the Unicode value for Kip Sign?

U+20AD (KIP SIGN). Hex 20AD, decimal 8365. It belongs to the Currency Symbols block and is the currency sign for the Lao Kip.

Is there a named HTML entity for ₭?

No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for U+20AD. Use numeric references like ₭ or ₭ when you need an entity form.

When should I use the Kip Sign HTML entity?

Use it for Lao Kip (LAK) prices on e-commerce, banking, and Laos-facing pages. Prefer numeric entities when encoding must be explicit; type ₭ directly in UTF-8 pages when convenient.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for ₭?

HTML entities (₭ or ₭) go in markup. The CSS escape \20AD is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ₭.

Why might ₭ show as a box or missing glyph?

Some fonts lack Currency Symbols coverage. Use a font that includes U+20AD, or fall back to the ISO code LAK.

Did you know?

Kip Sign is Unicode U+20AD (decimal 8365) — KIP SIGN. HTML5 has no named entity — use ₭ or ₭. It is the currency sign for the Lao Kip (LAK).

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