HTML Entity for Lowercase C Cedilla (ç)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+00E7

HTML Entity for lowercase c with cedilla (U+00E7) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is the Lowercase C Cedilla Entity?

Lowercase c cedilla (ç) is the Latin-1 Supplement character at Unicode U+00E7 (LATIN SMALL LETTER C WITH CEDILLA). It is the letter c with a cedilla (a small hook below) — used in French, Portuguese, Catalan, Turkish, and related languages.

Remember

Character     ç
Unicode       U+00E7
Named entity  &ccedil;
Hex entity    &#xE7;
Decimal       &#231;
CSS escape    \00E7
Capital       &Ccedil; (Ç)

Named, hex, decimal, CSS, and a typed character all produce the same glyph: ç. Prefer ç in HTML source for clarity.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Named entity	`ç`	HTML markup (best default)
Hex entity	`ç`	HTML markup
Decimal entity	`ç`	HTML markup
CSS escape	`\00E7`	Stylesheet `content`
Direct character	`ç`	UTF-8 HTML text

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Readable HTML source	`ç`
Numeric entity required	`ç` or `ç`
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\00E7"`
Capital Ç	`Ç` — see Uppercase C Cedilla
C with caron č	See Lowercase C Caron (`&ccaron;`)

See it

Live Preview

Lowercase c cedilla in French and comparison contexts.

French sample français

Large glyph ç

Named entity ç → ç

vs c / Ç / č ç | c | Ç | č

With entities Named: ç | Hex: ç | Decimal: ç

Code

Complete HTML Example

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

Named + Hex + Decimal + CSS

Four ways to produce ç in a single document.

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Lowercase C Cedilla (&ccedil;)</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\00E7";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Named Entity: &ccedil;</p>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#xE7;</p>
  <p>Using HTML Code: &#231;</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p lang="fr">Fran&ccedil;ais: fran&ccedil;ais</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Named: ç is the clearest HTML form and renders ç.

2. Hex: U+00E7 → ç in HTML. Same result as the named entity.

3. Decimal: same code point as 231 → ç. Same result as hex.

4. CSS: use \00E7 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ç after the paragraph text.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with lowercase c cedilla.

Case

`ç` ≠ `Ç`

Named entities are case-sensitive. Lowercase is ç; uppercase is Ç.

Look-alikes

Not plain `c` or caron

Do not substitute ASCII c or c caron (&ccaron;) when French or Portuguese spelling requires the cedilla.

Shape

Mark below, not above

The cedilla hangs under the letter. Acute and caron sit above — do not mix them up.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\00E7 belongs in CSS. ç / ç / ç belong in HTML.

Encoding

Declare UTF-8

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

Semicolon

End references

Always finish with ; — write ç, not &ccedil.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Lowercase c cedilla (U+00E7) and its entity forms (ç, ç, ç, CSS \\00E7) are supported in all modern browsers.

✓ Universal encoding

Lowercase C Cedilla (ç)

Encode with named, hex, decimal, or CSS escape — or type ç 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+00E7 Full support

Bottom line: Prefer ç for readable HTML. Use \\00E7 only inside CSS content.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: this character is U+00E7 (decimal 231).
HTML: prefer ç — or use ç / ç.
CSS: use \00E7 inside content for generated text.
Watch out: ç ≠ Ç ≠ plain c ≠ caron &ccaron;.

One line: U+00E7 → ç / ç / ç / CSS \00E7.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display lowercase c cedilla (ç) in HTML using entities?

Use ç (named), ç (hex), ç (decimal), or the CSS escape \00E7 in the content property. All render ç. Prefer ç in HTML source.

What is the Unicode value for lowercase c cedilla?

U+00E7 (LATIN SMALL LETTER C WITH CEDILLA). Hex E7, decimal 231. It belongs to the Latin-1 Supplement block (U+0080–U+00FF).

Is there a named HTML entity for U+00E7?

Yes. ç is the HTML5 named entity for ç. The capital form is Ç (Ç, U+00C7) — names are case-sensitive.

When should I use this HTML entity?

Use it for French, Portuguese, Catalan, Turkish, and other languages that need ç, multilingual sites, and correct spelling of names and words with c cedilla.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+00E7?

HTML entities (ç, ç, or ç) go in markup. The CSS escape \00E7 is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ç.

Is ç the same as c or č?

No. Plain c is U+0063. C caron č is U+010D (&ccaron;). C cedilla ç is U+00E7 — a hook under the letter, not a mark above.

Did you know?

Lowercase c cedilla is Unicode U+00E7 (decimal 231) — LATIN SMALL LETTER C WITH CEDILLA in Latin-1 Supplement. HTML5 provides ç — the most readable form. Capital is Ç (Ç, U+00C7). Common in French (français, ça), Portuguese (ação), Catalan, and Turkish. Not the same as plain c or c caron (&ccaron;).

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