HTML Entity for Lowercase E Diagonal Stroke (ɇ)
What You'll Learn
How to display the lowercase e with diagonal stroke (ɇ) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+0247 in the Latin Extended-B block—a specialized letter with a diagonal stroke through e, used in phonetic and linguistic notation.
Render it with ɇ, ɇ, or CSS escape \247. There is no HTML5 named entity for U+0247; use numeric references or type ɇ directly in UTF-8 source.
⚡ Quick Reference — Lowercase E Diagonal Stroke Entity
U+0247Latin Extended-B
ɇHexadecimal reference
ɇDecimal reference
\247Stylesheet escape
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+0247
Hex code ɇ
HTML code ɇ
Named entity — (none)
CSS code \247
Meaning Latin small letter e with stroke
Related U+0246 = uppercase Ɇ
Block Latin Extended-B (U+0180–U+024F)Complete HTML Example
A simple example showing the lowercase e diagonal stroke (ɇ) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\247";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Symbol (hex): ɇ</p>
<p>Symbol (decimal): ɇ</p>
<p id="point">Symbol (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The lowercase e diagonal stroke (ɇ) renders correctly in all modern browsers when using numeric entities or UTF-8:
👀 Live Preview
See the lowercase e diagonal stroke (ɇ) in context:
e (U+0065) and stroked ė (dot above)🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
ɇ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 247 to display the character. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
ɇ uses the decimal Unicode value 583 to display the same character. A common method for Latin Extended-B characters.
CSS Entity
\247 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: ɇ. Unicode U+0247 sits in Latin Extended-B. Uppercase equivalent: U+0246 (Ɇ). No HTML5 named entity exists for this character.
Use Cases
The lowercase e diagonal stroke (ɇ) is commonly used in:
Phonetic transcription, IPA-style notation, and linguistic descriptions.
Writing systems that employ the e with diagonal stroke modifier.
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+0247.
Correct encoding so assistive technologies handle the character properly.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
ɇorɇwhen no named entity exists - Serve pages as UTF-8; you can also type ɇ directly in UTF-8 source
- Use fonts that support Latin Extended-B characters
- Distinguish ɇ (stroke) from plain
e(U+0065) - Pick one numeric style (hex or decimal) per project for consistency
Don’t
- Substitute plain
ewhen ɇ is required - Confuse diagonal stroke ɇ with dot above ė or other modified e forms
- Put CSS escape
\247in 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 ɇ; no HTML5 named entity
ɇ ɇFor CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\247Unicode U+0247 — LATIN SMALL LETTER E WITH STROKE
Used in linguistic, phonetic, and specialized academic content
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
ɇ (hex), ɇ (decimal), or \247 in CSS content. There is no HTML5 named entity for U+0247; numeric references or UTF-8 are required.U+0247 (LATIN SMALL LETTER E WITH STROKE). Latin Extended-B block. Hex 247, decimal 583. The diagonal stroke passes through the letter e.ɇ or ɇ) is used in HTML content. The CSS entity (\247) is used in CSS, e.g. in the content property of pseudo-elements. Both produce ɇ but in different contexts.ɇ, ɇ, or type ɇ directly in UTF-8.Explore More HTML Entities!
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