HTML Entity for Lateral Click (ǁ)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Lateral Click symbol (ǁ) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+01C1 (LATIN LETTER LATERAL CLICK) in the Latin Extended-B block (U+0180–U+024F)—used in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and in orthographies of languages such as Khoisan and some Bantu languages.
Render it with ǁ, ǁ, or CSS escape \01C1. There is no named HTML entity. Do not confuse ǁ with a pipe U+007C (|) or double vertical line U+2016 (‖).
⚡ Quick Reference — Lateral Click
U+01C1Latin Extended-B
ǁHexadecimal reference
ǁDecimal reference
—Use numeric codes only
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+01C1
Hex code ǁ
HTML code ǁ
Named entity (none)
CSS code \01C1
Meaning IPA lateral click consonant
Related U+01C0 = dental click (ǀ)
U+01C2 = alveolar click (ǂ)Complete HTML Example
A simple example showing the Lateral Click (ǁ) with hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape. There is no named HTML entity:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\01C1";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Lateral Click using Hexadecimal: ǁ</p>
<p>Lateral Click using HTML Code: ǁ</p>
<p id="point">Lateral Click using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The Lateral Click symbol (ǁ) is widely supported when fonts include the Latin Extended-B block (U+0180–U+024F):
👀 Live Preview
See the Lateral Click (ǁ) in linguistic and phonetic contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
ǁ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 01C1 to display the Lateral Click symbol (ǁ).
Decimal HTML Code
ǁ uses the decimal Unicode value 449 for the same character.
CSS Entity
\01C1 is used in CSS stylesheets in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::after.
Same visual result
All three methods produce ǁ (ǁ). Unicode U+01C1 is in the Latin Extended-B block. Next: Latin Cross (✝).
Use Cases
The Lateral Click symbol (ǁ) is commonly used in:
IPA symbols and phonetic notation in academic papers, textbooks, and linguistic content.
Pronunciation and phonetic transcriptions for words with click consonants.
Khoisan, Bantu, and other languages that use the lateral click in orthography.
Apps and courses teaching pronunciation for languages with click consonants.
IPA keyboards, phonetic converters, and transcription tools with full click support.
Linguistic research, phonological descriptions, and language documentation online.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
ǁorǁin HTML content - Use fonts that support Latin Extended-B (U+01C1)
- Set
<meta charset="utf-8"> - Add
aria-label="Lateral click"or explanatory text for accessibility - Pick one numeric style per project
- Pair with a legend in phonetic or linguistic content
Don’t
- Confuse ǁ (U+01C1) with | (U+007C) or ‖ (U+2016)
- Expect a named HTML entity for U+01C1
- Use CSS
\01C1inside HTML text nodes - Use fonts without Latin Extended-B support
- Mix entity styles randomly in one file
Key Takeaways
Two HTML numeric references plus CSS for U+01C1
ǁ ǁFor CSS, use \01C1 in the content property
Unicode U+01C1 — LATIN LETTER LATERAL CLICK
Latin Extended-B block; glyph ǁ (ǁ)
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
ǁ (hex), ǁ (decimal), or \01C1 in CSS content. There is no named entity. All methods render ǁ (ǁ) when the font supports U+01C1.U+01C1 (LATIN LETTER LATERAL CLICK). Latin Extended-B block (U+0180–U+024F). Hex 01C1, decimal 449. Used in IPA and orthographies of languages with click consonants.ǁ or ǁ) go in markup. The CSS escape \01C1 is used in stylesheets, typically on ::before or ::after. Both render ǁ (ǁ).Explore More HTML Entities!
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