HTML Entity for Lowercase T Reverse (ʇ)
What You'll Learn
How to display the lowercase t reverse (ʇ) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is officially named LATIN SMALL LETTER TURNED T—a rotated t used in IPA phonetic notation, linguistic transcriptions, and typography or design effects. It is U+0287 in the IPA Extensions block.
Render it with ʇ, ʇ, or CSS escape \0287. There is no named HTML entity for this character, so numeric codes or CSS must be used. In UTF-8 documents you can also type ʇ directly.
⚡ Quick Reference — Lowercase T Reverse Entity
U+0287IPA Extensions
ʇHexadecimal reference
ʇDecimal reference
—No named entity
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+0287
Hex code ʇ
HTML code ʇ
Named entity (none)
CSS code \0287
Meaning Latin small letter turned t (reverse t)
Also called Turned t
Related U+0074 = t (plain lowercase)
Block IPA Extensions (U+0250–U+02AF)Complete HTML Example
A simple example showing the lowercase t reverse (ʇ) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\0287";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Symbol (hex): ʇ</p>
<p>Symbol (decimal): ʇ</p>
<p id="point">Symbol (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The lowercase t reverse (ʇ) is supported in modern browsers when the font includes IPA Extensions glyphs:
👀 Live Preview
See the lowercase t reverse (ʇ) in phonetic and typographic contexts:
t (U+0074) or ʈ (t retroflex hook)🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
ʇ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 0287 to display the character. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
ʇ uses the decimal Unicode value 647 to display the same character. A common method for IPA Extensions characters.
CSS Entity
\0287 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: ʇ. Unicode U+0287 sits in IPA Extensions. Do not confuse with plain t (U+0074) or ʈ (t retroflex hook). Use IPA-capable fonts for reliable rendering.
Use Cases
The lowercase t reverse (ʇ) is commonly used in:
Phonetic notation using the turned t symbol in linguistic transcriptions.
Academic papers, phonology textbooks, and language documentation.
Pronunciation keys and language-learning materials using specialized notation.
Creative text effects, logos, and designs requiring a reversed or turned t shape.
Decorative headings, badges, and UI elements with unique letterforms.
Using U+0287 ensures assistive tech interprets ʇ as one distinct character.
When generating markup, using ʇ or ʇ ensures correct output.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use U+0287 (ʇ) for the turned t symbol; use U+0074 for plain t when semantics matter
- Serve pages as UTF-8; you can also type ʇ directly in UTF-8 source
- Use IPA-capable fonts (e.g. Doulos SIL, Charis SIL) for reliable rendering
- Prefer the precomposed character U+0287 over CSS transforms on plain
t - Pick one entity style (hex or decimal) per project for consistency
Don’t
- Substitute plain
tor CSS rotation when ʇ is required for correct notation - Confuse ʇ (turned t) with ʈ (t retroflex hook)—they are different characters
- Use the old incorrect CSS escape
\00287—the correct value is\0287 - Expect a named HTML entity—none exists for this character
- Put CSS escape
\0287in HTML text nodes
Key Takeaways
Three references render ʇ; no named entity exists
ʇ ʇFor CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\0287Unicode U+0287 — LATIN SMALL LETTER TURNED T
Also called reverse t; used in IPA, linguistics, typography, and design
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
ʇ (hex), ʇ (decimal), or \0287 in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity for ʇ. In UTF-8 you can also type the character directly.U+0287 (LATIN SMALL LETTER TURNED T). IPA Extensions block. Hex 0287, decimal 647. Also known as turned t or reverse t.ʇ or ʇ, or the CSS entity \0287. In UTF-8 pages you can type ʇ directly.Explore More HTML Entities!
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