HTML Entity for Lowercase O Script Small (ℴ)
What You'll Learn
How to display the script small o (ℴ) in HTML using named entity, hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is a script or cursive-style lowercase o in the Letterlike Symbols block (U+2134). It appears alongside other script letterlike symbols such as ℊ (script g), ℋ (script H), and ℓ (script l).
Render it with ℴ, ℴ, ℴ, or CSS escape \2134. HTML provides the named entity ℴ for this character. In UTF-8 documents you can also type ℴ directly. It is distinct from the plain Latin letter o and from diacritic variants like ō or ø.
⚡ Quick Reference — Lowercase O Script Small Entity
U+2134Letterlike Symbols
ℴHexadecimal reference
ℴDecimal reference
ℴHTML5 named entity
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+2134
Hex code ℴ
HTML code ℴ
Named entity ℴ
CSS code \2134
Meaning Script small o
Related U+006F = o (plain lowercase)
Block Letterlike Symbols (U+2100–U+214F)Complete HTML Example
A simple example showing the script small o (ℴ) using the named entity, hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\2134";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Symbol (hex): ℴ</p>
<p>Symbol (decimal): ℴ</p>
<p>Symbol (named): ℴ</p>
<p id="point">Symbol (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The script small o (ℴ) and the named entity ℴ are supported in modern browsers when the font includes Letterlike Symbols glyphs:
👀 Live Preview
See the script small o (ℴ) in mathematical and notation contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Named Entity
ℴ is the HTML named entity for the script small o—readable in source HTML. The name “oscr” means o script.
Hexadecimal Code
ℴ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 2134 to display the character. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
ℴ uses the decimal Unicode value 8500 to display the same character. Works in all HTML contexts.
CSS Entity
\2134 is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.
Same visual result
All methods produce the glyph: ℴ. Unicode U+2134 sits in Letterlike Symbols. Do not confuse with plain o (U+006F) or diacritic letters like ø or ō. Prefer ℴ when using entities for readability.
Use Cases
The script small o (ℴ) is commonly used in:
Script-style variables and notation alongside other letterlike symbols (ℊ, ℋ, ℓ).
Scientific papers, formulas, and technical documentation that use script letter forms.
Math and science tutorials, textbooks, and online courses that reference script symbols.
Decorative or script-style text, headings, and design elements using letterlike symbols.
Type specimens and design systems showcasing Letterlike Symbols (U+2100–U+214F) support.
Using U+2134 or ℴ ensures assistive technologies interpret the symbol correctly.
When generating markup, ℴ or ℴ guarantees correct script-o output.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use U+2134 (ℴ) when the script small o is required; use U+006F for plain letter o in normal text
- Prefer
ℴover numeric codes when using entities—it is more readable - Serve pages as UTF-8; you can also type ℴ directly in UTF-8 source
- Choose fonts that render Letterlike Symbols (U+2100–U+214F) clearly
- Use
\2134in CSScontentfor decorative or generated output
Don’t
- Substitute plain
owhen ℴ is required for script notation - Confuse ℴ with ø (o slash), ō (o macron), or other diacritic o letters
- Use ℴ for Big-O complexity notation—that typically uses italic O, not script o
- Put CSS escape
\2134in HTML text nodes - Assume all fonts render ℴ identically—test on target devices
Key Takeaways
Four references render ℴ; named entity is ℴ
ℴ ℴ ℴFor CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\2134Unicode U+2134 — SCRIPT SMALL O (Letterlike Symbols)
Mathematics, science, and typography—distinct from plain o
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
ℴ, hexadecimal ℴ, decimal ℴ, or \2134 in CSS content. The named entity is the most readable. In UTF-8 you can also type ℴ directly.U+2134 (SCRIPT SMALL O). Letterlike Symbols block. Hex 2134, decimal 8500. Used in mathematical and scientific notation alongside other script letterlike symbols.ℴ.ℴ. You can also use ℴ, ℴ, or the CSS entity \2134. In UTF-8 pages you can type ℴ directly.o (U+006F) is the regular Latin lowercase letter o. Use ℴ when you need the script form; use o for normal text.Explore More HTML Entities!
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