HTML Entity for Lowercase A Dot Above (ȧ)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+0227

HTML Entity for lowercase a dot above (U+0227) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is the Lowercase A Dot Above Entity?

Lowercase a dot above (ȧ) is the Latin Extended-B character at Unicode U+0227 (LATIN SMALL LETTER A WITH DOT ABOVE). It is the letter a with a single dot above — used in linguistics and specialized orthographies.

Remember

Character     ȧ
Unicode       U+0227
Hex entity    &#x227;
Decimal       &#551;
CSS escape    \0227
Named entity  (none)
Capital       Ȧ (U+0226)

Hex, decimal, CSS, and a typed character all produce the same glyph: ȧ. Prefer ȧ in HTML source when you need an explicit entity.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Hex entity	`ȧ`	HTML markup (best default)
Decimal entity	`ȧ`	HTML markup
CSS escape	`\0227`	Stylesheet `content`
Direct character	`ȧ`	UTF-8 HTML text
Named entity	none	Use hex or decimal instead

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Readable HTML source	`ȧ`
Decimal entity required	`ȧ`
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\0227"`
Capital Ȧ	`Ȧ` — see Uppercase A Dot Above
Dot above + macron instead	See Lowercase A Dot Above Macron

See it

Live Preview

Lowercase a dot above in linguistic and comparison contexts.

Sample word mȧta (example)

Large glyph ȧ

Hex entity ȧ → ȧ

vs a / Ȧ ȧ | a | Ȧ

With entities Hex: ȧ | Decimal: ȧ

Code

Complete HTML Example

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

Hex + Decimal + CSS

Three ways to produce ȧ in a single document (no named entity).

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Lowercase A Dot Above (ȧ)</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\0227";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#x227;</p>
  <p>Using HTML Code: &#551;</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p>Case pair: &#x226; / &#x227;</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: U+0227 → ȧ in HTML. The browser turns it into ȧ.

2. Decimal: same code point as 551 → ȧ. Same result as hex.

3. Named: HTML5 does not define a named entity for this character — use hex or decimal instead.

4. CSS: use \0227 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ȧ after the paragraph text.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with lowercase a dot above.

Named

No `&…;` shortcut

HTML5 has no named entity for U+0227. Use ȧ or ȧ.

Compose

Prefer precomposed

Use ȧ instead of a plus combining dot above (U+0307) when the precomposed form exists.

Look-alikes

Not dot-above + macron

ǡ (U+01E1) adds a macron as well. See Lowercase A Dot Above Macron.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\0227 belongs in CSS. ȧ / ȧ belong in HTML.

Encoding

Declare UTF-8

If you type ȧ directly, keep <meta charset="UTF-8"> so the file is not misread.

Fonts

Check glyph coverage

Some fonts omit Latin Extended-B. Pick a font that includes U+0227 if the glyph is missing.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Lowercase a dot above (U+0227) and its entity forms (ȧ, ȧ, CSS \\0227) are supported in all modern browsers. Glyph display depends on font coverage.

✓ Universal encoding

Lowercase A Dot Above (ȧ)

Encode with hex, decimal, or CSS escape — or type ȧ directly in UTF-8 HTML.

100% Browser coverage

Google Chrome Supported

Yes

Microsoft Edge Supported

Yes

Mozilla Firefox Supported

Yes

Apple Safari Supported

Yes

Opera Supported

Yes

Internet Explorer IE 9+

Yes*

U+0227 Full support

Bottom line: Prefer ȧ for readable HTML. Use \\0227 only inside CSS content.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: this character is U+0227 (decimal 551).
HTML: prefer ȧ — or use ȧ (no named entity).
CSS: use \0227 inside content for generated text.
Watch out: ȧ ≠ capital Ȧ (Ȧ) ≠ combining dot (U+0307).

One line: U+0227 → ȧ / ȧ / CSS \0227 (no named entity).

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display lowercase a dot above (ȧ) in HTML using entities?

Use ȧ (hex), ȧ (decimal), or the CSS escape \0227 in the content property. All render ȧ when the font supports Latin Extended-B. There is no named HTML entity.

What is the Unicode value for lowercase a dot above?

U+0227 (LATIN SMALL LETTER A WITH DOT ABOVE). Hex 227, decimal 551. It belongs to Latin Extended-B (U+0180–U+024F).

Is there a named HTML entity for U+0227?

No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for U+0227. Use numeric references like ȧ or ȧ.

When should I use this HTML entity?

Use it for linguistics, phonetic transcription, language documentation, and specialized orthographies that need ȧ.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+0227?

HTML entities (ȧ or ȧ) go in markup. The CSS escape \0227 is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ȧ.

Is ȧ the same as a + combining dot above?

Visually similar, but U+0227 is a precomposed character. Combining dot above is U+0307 after a base letter. Prefer the precomposed ȧ when available.

Did you know?

Lowercase a dot above is Unicode U+0227 (decimal 551) — LATIN SMALL LETTER A WITH DOT ABOVE in Latin Extended-B. HTML5 has no named entity — use ȧ or ȧ. Capital is Ȧ (U+0226). Used in linguistics, phonetic transcription, and specialized orthographies.

Next: Lowercase A Dot Above Macron

Learn the HTML entity for Lowercase A Dot Above Macron — next in this sequence.

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