HTML Entity for Left Tack Below (̘)

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📚 Updated: Jun 2026
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Unicode U+0318
HTML entity for Left Tack Below combining mark (U+0318) — hex, decimal, and CSS tutorial

What You'll Learn

How to insert the combining Left Tack Below (U+0318) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This mark appears below a base letter and is used in phonetic transcription, IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet), mathematical notation, type theory, and linguistics (e.g. o̘, a̘).

It is U+0318 (COMBINING LEFT TACK BELOW) in the Combining Diacritical Marks block (U+0300–U+036F). Use ̘, ̘, or CSS \0318. There is no named HTML entity. Always place the code after the base character. Do not confuse it with U+22A3 (⊣, spaced left tack / ⊣).

⚡ Quick Reference — Left Tack Below

Unicode U+0318

Combining Diacritical Marks

Hex Code ̘

Hexadecimal reference

HTML Code ̘

Decimal reference

Named Entity —

Use numeric codes only

Reference Table
Name           Value
────────────   ──────────
Unicode        U+0318
Hex code       ̘
HTML code      ̘
Named entity   (none)
CSS code       \0318
Meaning        Combining left tack below
Position       Below base letter
IPA example    o̘
Related        U+22A3 = left tack (⊣ / ⊣)
               U+031C = combining left tack above (̜)
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Complete HTML Example

A simple example showing the Left Tack Below (U+0318) with base letters using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape. Always place the combining mark after the base character:

html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
 <style>
  #point:after{
   content: "\0318";
  }
 </style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Left Tack Below (hex): o&#x0318; a&#x0318;</p>
<p>Left Tack Below (decimal): o&#792; e&#792;</p>
<p id="point">Left Tack Below (CSS): o</p>
</body>
</html>
Try it Yourself

🌐 Browser Support

The Left Tack Below (U+0318) renders when fonts support Combining Diacritical Marks with correct below-base positioning:

Chrome 1+
Firefox 1+
Safari 1+
Edge 12+
Opera 4+
Android 4.4+
iOS Safari 1+

👀 Live Preview

See the Left Tack Below (U+0318) combined with base letters:

With base o o̘
With base a a̘
With base e e̘
Phonetic example [o̘]
Numeric refs &#x0318; &#792; \0318
vs spaced tack o̘ vs ⊣

🧠 How It Works

1

Hexadecimal Code

&#x0318; uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 0318 for the combining left tack below. Place it after the base character.

HTML markup
2

Decimal HTML Code

&#792; uses the decimal Unicode value 792 to display the same combining character.

HTML markup
3

CSS Entity

\0318 is used in CSS stylesheets in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::after, appended to base text.

CSS stylesheet
=

Combines with base letter

All three methods attach U+0318 below a base character (e.g. o̘). There is no named HTML entity. Previous: Left Tack (U+22A3, spaced symbol).

✅

Use Cases

The Left Tack Below (U+0318) is commonly used in:

🔤 Phonetic Transcription

IPA notation to represent specific phonetic features below a letter.

∑ Mathematical Notation

Logical or type-theoretic symbols when combined with a base character.

📐 Type Theory

Formal semantics and type system notation in academic or technical docs.

📚 Linguistics Research

Document phonological or morphological analysis with combining diacritics.

📄 Academic Papers

Show specialized notation in linguistics, mathematics, or logic publications.

📖 Dictionary Sites

Display pronunciation guides and phonetic transcriptions correctly.

💡 Best Practices

Do

  • Place the combining mark after the base character (e.g. o&#x0318;)
  • Use fonts that support Combining Diacritical Marks (U+0318)
  • Keep one entity style per project for consistency
  • Test with assistive technologies for phonetic or technical content
  • Be aware of Unicode normalization (NFC/NFD) when comparing text

Don’t

  • Use U+0318 alone without a base character—it won’t display meaningfully
  • Confuse combining U+0318 with spaced U+22A3 (⊣ / &dashv;)
  • Put the combining mark before the base letter
  • Assume a named HTML entity exists—there is none
  • Use CSS \0318 inside HTML text nodes

Key Takeaways

1

Two HTML references plus CSS attach U+0318 below a base letter

&#x0318; &#792;
2

For CSS, use \0318 in the content property after base text

3

Unicode U+0318 — COMBINING LEFT TACK BELOW

4

No named HTML entity—always pair with a base character

5

Previous: Left Tack   Next: Left Triple Arrow

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Use &#x0318; (hex) or &#792; (decimal) after a base character, or \0318 in CSS content. Example: o&#x0318;. There is no named HTML entity.
U+0318 (COMBINING LEFT TACK BELOW). Combining Diacritical Marks block (U+0300–U+036F). Hex 0318, decimal 792. A non-spacing combining character that attaches below a base character.
In phonetic transcription and IPA notation, mathematical and logical notation, type theory, linguistics research, academic papers, and any content requiring a left tack diacritic below base characters.
HTML references (&#792; or &#x0318;) go in markup after the base character. The CSS escape \0318 is used in stylesheets, typically on ::after following base text. Both render the combining mark below the letter.
Named HTML entities are reserved for commonly used characters. Combining diacritical marks like U+0318 use numeric hex or decimal codes or CSS escapes—standard practice for diacritics in HTML.

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