When should I use the Lj character in HTML?

In Serbian, Croatian, Bosnian Latin text and other Slavic language content, in language-learning resources, and in linguistics where the single-character digraph ǉ is preferred over two letters (l + j).

HTML Entity for Lj (ǉ)

Q: How do I display the Lj character (ǉ) in HTML?

Use ǉ (hex), ǉ (decimal), or \01C9 in CSS content. All produce ǉ. There is no named HTML entity.

Q: What is the Unicode value for Lj?

U+01C9 (LATIN SMALL LETTER LJ) in the Latin Extended-B block (U+0180–U+024F). Hex 01C9, decimal 457. Uppercase: U+01C7 (Ǉ). Titlecase: U+01C8 (ǈ).

Q: What’s the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for ǉ?

HTML references (ǉ or ǉ) go in markup. The CSS escape \01C9 goes in stylesheets (e.g. content on ::before/::after). Both render ǉ.

Q: Why is there no named HTML entity for Lj?

Most extended Latin letters like U+01C9 are not part of the named HTML entity set. Numeric references and CSS escapes are the standard approach.

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📚 Updated: Jun 2026

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Unicode U+01C9

HTML entity for Lj (U+01C9) — hex, decimal, and CSS tutorial

What You'll Learn

How to display the Lj (ǉ) character in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+01C9 (LATIN SMALL LETTER LJ) in Latin Extended-B (U+0180–U+024F).

Render it with ǉ, ǉ, or CSS escape \01C9. There is no named HTML entity. Lj is a Latin digraph used in Serbian, Croatian, and related South Slavic languages in Latin script.

⚡ Quick Reference — Lj

Unicode U+01C9

Latin Extended-B

Hex Code ǉ

Hexadecimal reference

HTML Code ǉ

Decimal reference

Named Entity —

No named entity

Reference Table

Name           Value
────────────   ──────────
Unicode        U+01C9
Hex code       &#x01C9;
HTML code      &#457;
Named entity   (none)
CSS code       \01C9
Meaning        Latin small letter lj (digraph)
Uppercase      U+01C7 = Ǉ
Titlecase      U+01C8 = ǈ
Block          Latin Extended-B (U+0180–U+024F)

Complete HTML Example

A simple example showing Lj (ǉ) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
 <style>
  #point:after{
   content: "\01C9";
  }
 </style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Symbol (hex): &#x01C9;</p>
<p>Symbol (decimal): &#457;</p>
<p id="point">Symbol (CSS): </p>
<p>Text example: ǉubav (starts with ǉ)</p>
</body>
</html>

Try it Yourself

🌐 Browser Support

Lj (ǉ) is supported in modern browsers when the font includes Latin Extended-B:

Chrome1+

Firefox1+

Safari1+

Edge12+

Opera4+

Android4.4+

iOS Safari1+

👀 Live Preview

See Lj (ǉ) in typical language and typography contexts:

Large glyphǉ

Lower/title/upperǉ ǈ Ǉ

In textǉubav / ǈubav / ǇUBAV

Numeric refsǉ ǉ \01C9

🧠 How It Works

Hexadecimal Code

ǉ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 01C9 to display the character.

HTML markup

Decimal HTML Code

ǉ uses the decimal Unicode value 457 to display the same character.

HTML markup

CSS Entity

\01C9 is used in CSS stylesheets, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements.

CSS stylesheet

Same visual result

All three methods produce the glyph: ǉ. Unicode U+01C9 is in Latin Extended-B. There is no named HTML entity.

✅

Use Cases

Lj (ǉ) is commonly used in:

✍️ Serbian & Croatian

Correct spelling with the lj digraph in South Slavic Latin-script content.

📚 Language learning

Textbooks and resources that show the single-character digraph form.

🌐 Localization

International web pages that include Latin Extended-B characters.

📋 Linguistics

Orthography notes, digraph discussions, and character references.

📖 Typography

Font testing and examples showing extended Latin support.

📝 Documentation

Unicode reference pages and HTML entity tutorials for Latin letters.

💡 Best Practices

Do

Use numeric references (ǉ or ǉ) in HTML for portability
Use \01C9 in CSS content when inserting via pseudo-elements
Ensure your font supports Latin Extended-B for consistent rendering
Use UTF-8 everywhere (HTML pages, templates, and databases)
Be consistent: either use the single character (ǉ) or the digraph (lj) depending on your typography rules

Don’t

Put the CSS escape \01C9 directly in HTML text nodes
Assume every font shows ǉ correctly—test on mobile devices
Mix different digraph forms without a style rule
Strip diacritics/extended letters during text processing
Confuse ǉ with “lj” when exact spelling is required

Key Takeaways

Three references render ǉ (no named entity)

ǉ ǉ

For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property

\01C9

Unicode U+01C9 — LATIN SMALL LETTER LJ

Upper/title variants: Ǉ (U+01C7), ǈ (U+01C8), ǉ (U+01C9)

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display the Lj character (ǉ) in HTML?

Use ǉ (hex), ǉ (decimal), or \01C9 in CSS content. All produce ǉ. There is no named HTML entity.

What is the Unicode value for Lj?

U+01C9 (LATIN SMALL LETTER LJ). Hex 01C9, decimal 457. Uppercase Ǉ (U+01C7), titlecase ǈ (U+01C8).

When should I use Lj (ǉ) instead of “lj”?

Use ǉ when the orthography or typography style requires the single-character digraph (common in language resources and character references). In general text, many systems still use the two-letter digraph “lj”.

What’s the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for ǉ?

HTML references (ǉ or ǉ) go in markup. The CSS escape \01C9 goes in stylesheets. Both render ǉ.

Why is there no named HTML entity for Lj?

Extended Latin letters like U+01C9 are not part of the named HTML entity set. Numeric references and CSS escapes are the standard way to render ǉ.

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