HTML Entity for Lowercase Q Hook Tail (ɋ)
What You'll Learn
How to display the lowercase q with hook tail (ɋ) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+024B in the Latin Extended-B block—a single precomposed glyph with a hook on the descender tail of the letter q.
Render it with ɋ, ɋ, or CSS escape \024B. There is no named HTML entity. In UTF-8 documents you can also type ɋ directly. It appears in phonetic and linguistic notation and some African orthographies—not to be confused with plain q (U+0071) or ʠ (q with hook, IPA Extensions).
⚡ Quick Reference — Lowercase Q Hook Tail Entity
U+024BLatin Extended-B
ɋHexadecimal reference
ɋDecimal reference
—No named entity
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+024B
Hex code ɋ
HTML code ɋ
Named entity (none)
CSS code \024B
Meaning Latin small letter q with hook tail
Related U+024A = Ɋ (uppercase)
Block Latin Extended-B (U+0180–U+024F)Complete HTML Example
A simple example showing the lowercase q with hook tail (ɋ) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, the character directly, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\024B";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Symbol (hex): ɋ</p>
<p>Symbol (decimal): ɋ</p>
<p>Symbol (direct): ɋ</p>
<p id="point">Symbol (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The lowercase q with hook tail (ɋ) is supported in all modern browsers as part of Latin Extended-B:
👀 Live Preview
See the lowercase q with hook tail (ɋ) in notation contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
ɋ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 024B to display the character. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
ɋ uses the decimal Unicode value 587 to display the same character. A common method when a numeric reference is needed.
Direct Character
Type ɋ directly in HTML when your document uses UTF-8 encoding. There is no named entity for this letter.
CSS Entity
\024B 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: ɋ. Unicode U+024B sits in Latin Extended-B. Uppercase equivalent: U+024A (Ɋ). Do not confuse with plain q, ʠ (IPA q with hook), or ƣ.
Use Cases
The lowercase q with hook tail (ɋ) is commonly used in:
Phonetic transcription and linguistic documentation requiring the q-with-hook-tail symbol.
Writing systems in some West and Central African languages that use ɋ as a distinct letter.
Dictionaries, language documentation, and academic papers requiring precise symbols.
Language-learning courses and linguistics tutorials that teach correct characters.
Font specimens showcasing Latin Extended-B hook-letter support.
Using U+024B ensures assistive technologies interpret the symbol correctly.
When building HTML from encoded text, ɋ or ɋ guarantees correct output.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Serve pages as UTF-8; you can type ɋ directly in UTF-8 source
- Use numeric references (
ɋorɋ) when escaping is required - Use ɋ only when the source text specifies the q-with-hook-tail character
- Choose fonts that support Latin Extended-B (U+0180–U+024F)
- Distinguish ɋ from
q(U+0071) and ʠ (IPA q with hook)
Don’t
- Substitute plain
qwhen ɋ is the correct orthographic or phonetic character - Use ɋ interchangeably with ʠ (IPA)—they are different code points
- Expect a named HTML entity—none exists for ɋ
- Put CSS escape
\024Bin HTML text nodes - Confuse U+024B with U+01A3 (ƣ) or U+02A0 (ʠ)
Key Takeaways
Type ɋ directly, or use hex/decimal references
ɋ ɋFor CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\024BUnicode U+024B — LATIN SMALL LETTER Q WITH HOOK TAIL
Phonetic & linguistic notation; uppercase is Ɋ (U+024A)
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
ɋ (hex), ɋ (decimal), or \024B in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity for ɋ. In UTF-8 you can also type ɋ directly.U+024B (LATIN SMALL LETTER Q WITH HOOK TAIL). Latin Extended-B block. Hex 024B, decimal 587. Used in phonetic and linguistic notation. Uppercase form is U+024A (Ɋ).ɋ or ɋ, or the CSS entity \024B. In UTF-8 pages you can type ɋ directly.q (U+0071) is the standard Latin letter. They are distinct characters—use the one that matches your text.Explore More HTML Entities!
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