HTML Entity for Lowercase D Caron (ď)

Beginner
⏱️ 5 min read
📚 Updated: Jun 2026
🎯 1 Code Example
Unicode U+010F
HTML Entity for Lowercase D Caron tutorial illustration

What You'll Learn

How to display the lowercase d with caron (ď) in HTML using named entity, hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. Essential for Czech, Slovak, and other languages that use Latin Extended-A characters, it appears in words such as ďaleko and medveď. It is U+010F in the Latin Extended-A block.

Render it with ď, ď, ď, or CSS escape \010F. The named entity ď is often the most readable option in HTML source.

⚡ Quick Reference — Lowercase D Caron Entity

Unicode U+010F

Latin Extended-A

Hex Code ď

Hexadecimal reference

HTML Code ď

Decimal reference

Named Entity ď

Most readable option

Reference Table
Name           Value
────────────   ──────────
Unicode        U+010F
Hex code       ď
HTML code      ď
Named entity   ď
CSS code       \010F
Meaning        Latin small letter d with caron
Block          Latin Extended-A (U+0100–U+017F)
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Complete HTML Example

A simple example showing the lowercase d caron (ď) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, the named entity, and a CSS content escape:

html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
 <style>
  #point:after{
   content: "\010F";
  }
 </style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Symbol (hex): &#x010F;</p>
<p>Symbol (decimal): &#271;</p>
<p>Symbol (named): &dcaron;</p>
<p id="point">Symbol (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>
Try it Yourself

🌐 Browser Support

The lowercase d caron (ď) and the named entity &dcaron; are supported in all modern browsers:

Chrome1+
Firefox1+
Safari1+
Edge12+
Opera4+
Android4.4+
iOS Safari1+

👀 Live Preview

See the lowercase d caron (ď) in Czech, Slovak, and multilingual contexts:

Large glyphď
Czech / Slovak examplesďaleko, medveď, ďalší
Named entity&dcaron; renders as ď
Not the same asplain d (U+0064) or đ (d with stroke, U+0111)
Numeric refs&#x010F; &#271; &dcaron; \010F

🧠 How It Works

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Hexadecimal Code

&#x010F; uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 010F to display the character. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.

HTML markup
2

Decimal HTML Code

&#271; uses the decimal Unicode value 271 to display the same character. One of the most commonly used methods in HTML.

HTML markup
3

Named Entity

&dcaron; is the standard named entity for ď—readable in source HTML and part of the HTML5 entity set.

HTML markup
4

CSS Entity

\010F is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.

CSS stylesheet
=

Same visual result

All four methods produce the glyph: ď. Unicode U+010F sits in Latin Extended-A. Do not confuse ď with plain d (U+0064) or đ (d with stroke, U+0111).

✅

Use Cases

The lowercase d caron (ď) is commonly used in:

🇨🇿 Czech content

Correct spelling in Czech text (e.g. ďaleko, ďalší, and proper nouns).

🇸🇰 Slovak content

Represent the letter ď in Slovak orthography and language resources (e.g. medveď).

📚 Language learning

Pronunciation guides, dictionaries, and Czech/Slovak language courses with correct characters.

✍️ Names & places

Render personal names, place names, and brand names that contain ď correctly.

📄 Academic publishing

Ensure proper typography in papers, books, and publications with Czech or Slovak script.

🎨 Typography

Showcase Latin Extended-A coverage in font demos and type design.

🌐 Internationalization

Support proper rendering for international audiences using Latin Extended-A characters.

💡 Best Practices

Do

  • Use &dcaron; in HTML when possible for readability
  • Serve pages as UTF-8; you can also type ď directly in UTF-8 source
  • Set lang="cs" or lang="sk" on Czech/Slovak content for correct language handling
  • Use fonts that support Latin Extended-A characters
  • Distinguish ď (caron) from plain d (U+0064) and đ (d with stroke)

Don’t

  • Substitute plain d when ď is required for correct Czech or Slovak spelling
  • Confuse ď (caron) with đ (stroke) or other accented d variants
  • Put CSS escape \010F in HTML text nodes
  • Assume all fonts render Latin Extended-A glyphs identically
  • Mix entity styles randomly in one file

Key Takeaways

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Four references render ď; named entity is most readable

&#x010F; &#271; &dcaron;
2

For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property

\010F
3

Unicode U+010F — LATIN SMALL LETTER D WITH CARON

4

Essential for Czech, Slovak, and multilingual web content with caron accents

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Use &dcaron; (named), &#x010F; (hex), &#271; (decimal), or \010F in CSS content. All four methods render ď correctly.
U+010F (LATIN SMALL LETTER D WITH CARON). Latin Extended-A block. Hex 010F, decimal 271. Used in Czech and Slovak orthography.
For Czech and Slovak language content, multilingual websites, language learning resources, names and proper nouns, linguistic articles, and any text requiring the Latin small letter d with caron.
HTML code (&#271; or &#x010F;) or the named entity &dcaron; is used in HTML content. The CSS entity (\010F) is used in CSS, e.g. in the content property of pseudo-elements. Both produce ď but in different contexts.
The named entity &dcaron; is easier to read and maintain in hand-written HTML. Numeric codes (&#271; or &#x010F;) are useful when generating HTML programmatically. All produce the same character ď.

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