HTML Entity for Lowercase J Dashless (ȷ)

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⏱️ 5 min read
📚 Updated: Jun 2026
🎯 1 Code Example
Unicode U+0237
HTML Entity for Lowercase J Dashless tutorial illustration

What You'll Learn

How to display the lowercase j dashless or dotless j (ȷ) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+0237 in the Latin Extended-B block—the letter j without the usual dot. It is commonly used in mathematical notation as the unit vector ȷ alongside ı (dotless i) and k, and in some linguistic and phonetic contexts.

Render it with ȷ, ȷ, or CSS escape \237. There is no named HTML entity for this character, so numeric codes or CSS must be used.

⚡ Quick Reference — Lowercase J Dashless Entity

Unicode U+0237

Latin Extended-B

Hex Code ȷ

Hexadecimal reference

HTML Code ȷ

Decimal reference

Named Entity —

No named entity

Reference Table
Name           Value
────────────   ──────────
Unicode        U+0237
Hex code       ȷ
HTML code      ȷ
Named entity   (none)
CSS code       \237
Meaning        Latin small letter dotless j
Also known as  j dashless
Related        U+0131 = ı (dotless i, ı)
Block          Latin Extended-B (U+0180–U+024F)
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Complete HTML Example

A simple example showing the lowercase j dashless (ȷ) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:

html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
 <style>
  #point:after{
   content: "\237";
  }
 </style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Symbol (hex): &#x237;</p>
<p>Symbol (decimal): &#567;</p>
<p id="point">Symbol (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>
Try It Yourself

🌐 Browser Support

The lowercase j dashless (ȷ) is supported in modern browsers when the font includes Latin Extended-B glyphs:

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

👀 Live Preview

See the lowercase j dashless (ȷ) in mathematical and typographic contexts:

Large glyphȷ
Unit vectorsı + ȷ + k
Math usageDotless j avoids confusion with imaginary unit i
Not the same asplain j (U+006A) or ı (dotless i)
Numeric refs&#x237; &#567; \237

🧠 How It Works

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Hexadecimal Code

&#x237; uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 237 to display the character. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.

HTML markup
2

Decimal HTML Code

&#567; uses the decimal Unicode value 567 to display the same character. A common method for Latin Extended-B characters.

HTML markup
3

CSS Entity

\237 is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.

CSS stylesheet
=

Same visual result

All three methods produce the glyph: ȷ. Unicode U+0237 sits in Latin Extended-B. Do not confuse with plain j (U+006A), dotless i ı (U+0131), or IPA ʝ (j crossed tail).

✅

Use Cases

The lowercase j dashless (ȷ) is commonly used in:

📐 Mathematical notation

Unit vector ȷ in mathematics and physics, with ı and k forming the standard basis.

🔤 Linguistics

Phonetic or linguistic systems that distinguish dotless j from regular j.

🎨 Typography

Design contexts that intentionally use j without a dot for aesthetic or legibility reasons.

📄 Science & engineering

Formulas, textbooks, and technical docs using unit-vector notation ı, ȷ, k.

📚 Education

Math and physics courses teaching vector notation and coordinate systems.

♿ Accessibility

Correct Unicode ensures screen readers handle ȷ properly in technical content.

⚙ Programmatic HTML

When generating math markup, using &#567; or &#x237; ensures correct output.

💡 Best Practices

Do

  • Use U+0237 (ȷ) for dotless j and U+006A for regular j when semantics matter
  • Serve pages as UTF-8; you can also type ȷ directly in UTF-8 source
  • Use fonts that support Latin Extended-B and math notation
  • Pair with ı (&imath;) for complete unit-vector sets
  • Pick one entity style (hex or decimal) per project for consistency

Don’t

  • Substitute plain j when ȷ is required for correct math notation
  • Confuse ȷ (dotless j) with ı (dotless i) or ʝ (IPA crossed tail)
  • Expect a named HTML entity—none exists for this character
  • Put CSS escape \237 in HTML text nodes
  • Assume all fonts render Latin Extended-B glyphs identically

Key Takeaways

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Three references render ȷ; no named entity exists

&#x237; &#567;
2

For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property

\237
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Unicode U+0237 — LATIN SMALL LETTER DOTLESS J

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Essential for unit-vector notation and mathematical typography

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Use &#x237; (hex), &#567; (decimal), or \237 in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity for ȷ.
U+0237 (LATIN SMALL LETTER DOTLESS J). Latin Extended-B block. Hex 237, decimal 567. Used in mathematical notation and some linguistic contexts.
When writing mathematical notation (unit vectors ı, ȷ, k), linguistic content distinguishing dotless j from regular j, typographic design, and technical documentation requiring the dotless j character.
ȷ (U+0237) is the dotless j without the usual dot. j (U+006A) is the standard lowercase j. In mathematics, ȷ is often used as a unit vector with ı and k to avoid confusion with the imaginary unit i. They are distinct Unicode characters.
Named HTML entities cover a limited set of characters. ȷ is in Latin Extended-B and uses numeric codes (hex or decimal) or a CSS escape. This is standard for many extended Latin and mathematical symbols without named entities.

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