HTML Entity for Lowercase E Cedilla (ȩ)
What You'll Learn
How to display the lowercase e with cedilla (ȩ) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+0229 in the Latin Extended-B block—a specialized letter with a cedilla hook beneath e, distinct from the common French ç (ç).
Render it with ȩ, ȩ, or CSS escape \229. There is no HTML5 named entity for U+0229; use numeric references or type ȩ directly in UTF-8 source.
⚡ Quick Reference — Lowercase E Cedilla Entity
U+0229Latin Extended-B
ȩHexadecimal reference
ȩDecimal reference
\229Stylesheet escape
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+0229
Hex code ȩ
HTML code ȩ
Named entity — (none)
CSS code \229
Meaning Latin small letter e with cedilla
Related U+0228 = uppercase Ȩ; ç = ç (c cedilla)
Block Latin Extended-B (U+0180–U+024F)Complete HTML Example
A simple example showing the lowercase e cedilla (ȩ) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\229";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Symbol (hex): ȩ</p>
<p>Symbol (decimal): ȩ</p>
<p id="point">Symbol (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The lowercase e cedilla (ȩ) renders correctly in all modern browsers when using numeric entities or UTF-8:
👀 Live Preview
See the lowercase e cedilla (ȩ) in context:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
ȩ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 229 to display the character. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
ȩ uses the decimal Unicode value 553 to display the same character. A common method for Latin Extended-B characters.
CSS Entity
\229 is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.
Same visual result
All three methods produce the glyph: ȩ. Unicode U+0229 sits in Latin Extended-B. Uppercase equivalent: U+0228 (Ȩ). Do not confuse with ç (ç, c cedilla).
Use Cases
The lowercase e cedilla (ȩ) is commonly used in:
Phonetic transcription, phonological notation, and linguistic descriptions.
Writing systems and orthographies that employ the e cedilla character.
Specialized language materials, glossaries, and dictionary entries.
Linguistic papers, scholarly publications, and academic typography.
Websites and documents requiring extended Latin characters.
Documentation, character maps, and encoding tutorials for U+0229.
Correct encoding so assistive technologies handle the character properly.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
ȩorȩwhen a named entity is unavailable - Serve pages as UTF-8; you can also type ȩ directly in UTF-8 source
- Use fonts that support Latin Extended-B characters
- Distinguish ȩ (e cedilla) from ç (c cedilla,
ç) - Pick one numeric style (hex or decimal) per project for consistency
Don’t
- Use
çwhen you need ȩ—they are different characters - Substitute plain
ewhen ȩ is required - Put CSS escape
\229in HTML text nodes - Assume all fonts render Latin Extended-B glyphs identically
- Omit UTF-8 encoding on pages with extended Latin characters
Key Takeaways
Three references render ȩ; no HTML5 named entity
ȩ ȩFor CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\229Unicode U+0229 — LATIN SMALL LETTER E WITH CEDILLA
Not the same as French ç (ç, U+00E7)
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
ȩ (hex), ȩ (decimal), or \229 in CSS content. There is no HTML5 named entity for U+0229; numeric references or UTF-8 are required.U+0229 (LATIN SMALL LETTER E WITH CEDILLA). Latin Extended-B block. Hex 229, decimal 553. Used in linguistic notation and specialized Latin orthographies.ȩ or ȩ) is used in HTML content. The CSS entity (\229) is used in CSS, e.g. in the content property of pseudo-elements. Both produce ȩ but in different contexts.ȩ, ȩ, or type ȩ directly in UTF-8. For French c cedilla, use ç (U+00E7) instead.Explore More HTML Entities!
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