HTML Entity for Lowercase O Slash (ø)

Q: How do I display the lowercase o slash (ø) in HTML?

Use ø (named), ø (hex), ø (decimal), or \00F8 in CSS content. In UTF-8 you can also type ø directly.

Q: What is the Unicode value for the lowercase o slash?

U+00F8 (LATIN SMALL LETTER O WITH STROKE) in the Latin-1 Supplement block. Hex 00F8, decimal 248. Used in Danish, Norwegian, and Faroese. Uppercase form is U+00D8 (Ø).

Q: Is there a named HTML entity for lowercase o slash?

Yes. The named HTML entity for ø is ø. You can also use numeric codes (ø or ø) or the CSS entity \00F8. In UTF-8 pages you can type ø directly.

Q: What's the difference between ø (o slash) and ö (o diaeresis)?

ø (U+00F8) is o with stroke, used in Danish and Norwegian. ö (U+00F6) is o with diaeresis, used in German, Swedish, and other languages. They are different letters with different pronunciations.

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📚 Updated: Jun 2026

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Unicode U+00F8

HTML Entity for Lowercase O Slash tutorial illustration

What You'll Learn

How to display the lowercase o with stroke (ø) in HTML using named entity, hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+00F8 in the Latin-1 Supplement block—the letter o with a diagonal stroke through it. It is a distinct letter in Danish, Norwegian, and Faroese orthography.

Render it with ø, ø, ø, or CSS escape \00F8. HTML provides the named entity ø for this character. In UTF-8 documents you can also type ø directly. Do not confuse ø with ö (o diaeresis) or the empty-set symbol ∅.

⚡ Quick Reference — Lowercase O Slash Entity

Unicode U+00F8

Latin-1 Supplement

Hex Code ø

Hexadecimal reference

HTML Code ø

Decimal reference

Named Entity ø

HTML5 named entity

Reference Table

Name           Value
────────────   ──────────
Unicode        U+00F8
Hex code       &#x00F8;
HTML code      &#248;
Named entity   &oslash;
CSS code       \00F8
Meaning        Latin small letter o with stroke
Related        U+00D8 = Ø (uppercase, &Oslash;)
Block          Latin-1 Supplement (U+0080–U+00FF)

Complete HTML Example

A simple example showing the lowercase o slash (ø) using the named entity, hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
 <style>
  #point:after{
   content: "\00F8";
  }
 </style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Symbol (hex): &#x00F8;</p>
<p>Symbol (decimal): &#248;</p>
<p>Symbol (named): &oslash;</p>
<p id="point">Symbol (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

🌐 Browser Support

The lowercase o slash (ø) and the named entity ø are supported in all modern browsers:

Chrome1+

Firefox1+

Safari1+

Edge12+

Opera4+

Android4.4+

iOS Safari1+

👀 Live Preview

See the lowercase o slash (ø) in Scandinavian language contexts:

Large glyphø

DanishKøbenhavn | smør | børn

Norwegiansøster | følge | øl

Named entityø renders as ø

UppercaseØ (U+00D8) — use Ø

Not the same asö (diaeresis) | ô (circumflex) | ∅ (empty set)

Numeric refsø ø ø \00F8

🧠 How It Works

Named Entity

ø is the HTML named entity for o slash—readable in source HTML and widely used for Danish and Norwegian content.

HTML markup

Hexadecimal Code

ø uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 00F8 to display the character. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.

HTML markup

Decimal HTML Code

ø uses the decimal Unicode value 248 to display the same character. A common method when a numeric reference is needed.

HTML markup

CSS Entity

\00F8 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: ø. Unicode U+00F8 sits in Latin-1 Supplement. Uppercase equivalent: U+00D8 (Ø, Ø). Do not confuse with ö (diaeresis), ô (circumflex), or ∅ (empty set).

✅

Use Cases

The lowercase o slash (ø) is commonly used in:

🇩🇰 Danish

Essential for correct spelling (København, smør, børn). ø is a distinct letter in the Danish alphabet.

🇳🇴 Norwegian

Used in Norwegian Bokmål and Nynorsk (søster, følge, øl). Correct characters support proper Nordic localization.

🇬🇷 Faroese

Used in Faroese orthography alongside other Nordic letters. Essential for Faroese-language content.

🌐 Multilingual sites

Menus, search, forms, and content for Scandinavian audiences. Correct ø improves readability and SEO.

📝 Names & places

Personal names, brand names, and place names containing ø (e.g. København, Søren).

♿ Accessibility

Using U+00F8 or ø with proper lang attributes ensures assistive technologies pronounce text correctly.

⚙ Programmatic HTML

When generating markup, ø or ø guarantees correct Scandinavian letter output.

💡 Best Practices

Do

Use U+00F8 (ø) for Danish, Norwegian, and Faroese text
Prefer ø over numeric codes when using entities—it is more readable
Set lang="da", lang="no", or lang="fo" on Scandinavian content blocks
Serve pages as UTF-8; you can also type ø directly in UTF-8 source
Distinguish ø from ö (diaeresis), plain o, and ∅ (empty set)

Don’t

Substitute ö (diaeresis) or plain o when ø is required
Use ∅ (empty set) in place of ø in language text
Put CSS escape \00F8 in HTML text nodes
Drop the stroke in Danish or Norwegian words (e.g. writing smor instead of smør)
Mix entity styles inconsistently within the same project

Key Takeaways

Four references render ø; named entity is ø

ø ø ø

For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property

\00F8

Unicode U+00F8 — LATIN SMALL LETTER O WITH STROKE

Danish, Norwegian, Faroese; uppercase is Ø (Ø)

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display the lowercase o slash (ø) in HTML?

Use the named entity ø, hexadecimal ø, decimal ø, or \00F8 in CSS content. The named entity is the most readable. In UTF-8 you can also type ø directly.

What is the Unicode value for the lowercase o slash?

U+00F8 (LATIN SMALL LETTER O WITH STROKE). Latin-1 Supplement block. Hex 00F8, decimal 248. Used in Danish, Norwegian, and Faroese. Uppercase form is U+00D8 (Ø, Ø).

When should I use the lowercase o slash in HTML?

When displaying Danish, Norwegian, or Faroese text, Scandinavian place names and personal names, multilingual websites, and any content that requires the letter o with stroke.

Is there a named HTML entity for lowercase o slash?

Yes. The named HTML entity for ø is ø. You can also use ø, ø, or the CSS entity \00F8. In UTF-8 pages you can type ø directly.

What’s the difference between ø (o slash) and ö (o diaeresis)?

ø (U+00F8) is o with stroke, used in Danish and Norwegian. ö (U+00F6) is o with diaeresis, used in German, Swedish, and other languages. They are different letters with different pronunciations—use the one that matches your language.

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Lowercase O Script Small (ℴ) Lowercase O Stroke Acute

HTML Entity for Lowercase O Slash (ø)

What You'll Learn

⚡ Quick Reference — Lowercase O Slash Entity

Complete HTML Example

🌐 Browser Support

👀 Live Preview

🧠 How It Works

Named Entity

Hexadecimal Code

Decimal HTML Code

CSS Entity

Same visual result

Use Cases

💡 Best Practices

Do

Don’t

Key Takeaways

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

🧩 Related HTML Topics

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