When should I use the Nj character in HTML?

In Serbian, Croatian, Bosnian Latin text and other South Slavic language content, in language-learning resources, and in linguistics where the single-character digraph ǌ is preferred over two letters (n + j).

HTML Entity for Nj (ǌ)

Q: How do I display the Nj character (ǌ) in HTML?

Use ǌ (hex), ǌ (decimal), or \01CC in CSS content. All produce ǌ. There is no named HTML entity.

Q: What is the Unicode value for Nj?

U+01CC (LATIN SMALL LETTER NJ) in the Latin Extended-B block (U+0180–U+024F). Hex 01CC, decimal 460. Uppercase: U+01CA (Ǌ). Titlecase: U+01CB (ǋ).

Q: What’s the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for ǌ?

HTML references (ǌ or ǌ) go in markup. The CSS escape \01CC goes in stylesheets (e.g. content on ::before/::after). Both render ǌ.

Q: Why is there no named HTML entity for Nj?

Most extended Latin letters like U+01CC are not part of the named HTML entity set. Numeric references and CSS escapes are the standard approach.

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📚 Updated: Jun 2026

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Unicode U+01CC

HTML entity for Nj (U+01CC) — hex, decimal, and CSS tutorial

What You'll Learn

How to display the Nj (ǌ) character in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+01CC (LATIN SMALL LETTER NJ) in Latin Extended-B (U+0180–U+024F).

Render it with ǌ, ǌ, or CSS escape \01CC. There is no named HTML entity. Nj is a Latin digraph used in Serbian, Croatian, and related South Slavic languages in Latin script.

⚡ Quick Reference — Nj

Unicode U+01CC

Latin Extended-B

Hex Code ǌ

Hexadecimal reference

HTML Code ǌ

Decimal reference

Named Entity —

No named entity

Reference Table

Name           Value
────────────   ──────────
Unicode        U+01CC
Hex code       &#x01CC;
HTML code      &#460;
Named entity   (none)
CSS code       \01CC
Meaning        Latin small letter nj (digraph)
Uppercase      U+01CA = Ǌ
Titlecase      U+01CB = ǋ
Block          Latin Extended-B (U+0180–U+024F)

Complete HTML Example

A simple example showing Nj (ǌ) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
 <style>
  #point::after{
   content: "\01CC";
  }
 </style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Symbol (hex): &#x01CC;</p>
<p>Symbol (decimal): &#460;</p>
<p id="point">Symbol (CSS): </p>
<p>Text example: ǌiva (field)</p>
</body>
</html>

Try it Yourself

🌐 Browser Support

Nj (ǌ) is supported in modern browsers when the font includes Latin Extended-B:

Chrome1+

Firefox1+

Safari1+

Edge12+

Opera4+

Android4.4+

iOS Safari1+

👀 Live Preview

See Nj (ǌ) in typical language and typography contexts:

Large glyphǌ

Lower/title/upperǌ ǋ Ǌ

In textǌiva / ǋiva / ǊIVA

Numeric refsǌ ǌ \01CC

🧠 How It Works

Hexadecimal Code

ǌ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 01CC to display the character.

HTML markup

Decimal HTML Code

ǌ uses the decimal Unicode value 460 to display the same character.

HTML markup

CSS Entity

\01CC is used in CSS stylesheets, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements.

CSS stylesheet

Same visual result

All three methods produce the glyph: ǌ. Unicode U+01CC is in Latin Extended-B. There is no named HTML entity.

✅

Use Cases

Nj (ǌ) is commonly used in:

✍️ Serbian & Croatian

Correct spelling with the nj digraph in South Slavic Latin-script content.

📚 Language learning

Textbooks and resources that show the single-character digraph form.

🌐 Localization

International web pages that include Latin Extended-B characters.

📋 Linguistics

Orthography notes, digraph discussions, and character references.

📖 Typography

Font testing and examples showing extended Latin support.

📝 Documentation

Unicode reference pages and HTML entity tutorials for Latin letters.

💡 Best Practices

Do

Use numeric references (ǌ or ǌ) in HTML for portability
Use \01CC in CSS content when inserting via pseudo-elements
Ensure your font supports Latin Extended-B for consistent rendering
Use UTF-8 everywhere (HTML pages, templates, and databases)
Be consistent: either use the single character (ǌ) or the digraph (nj) depending on your typography rules

Don’t

Put the CSS escape \01CC directly in HTML text nodes
Use padded Unicode notation like U+001CC—the correct value is U+01CC
Use \001CC in CSS—the correct escape is \01CC
Assume every font shows ǌ correctly—test on mobile devices
Confuse ǌ with “nj” when exact spelling is required

Key Takeaways

Three references render ǌ (no named entity)

ǌ ǌ

For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property

\01CC

Unicode U+01CC — LATIN SMALL LETTER NJ

Upper/title variants: Ǌ (U+01CA), ǋ (U+01CB), ǌ (U+01CC)

No named entity—use numeric codes or UTF-8 literal in source files

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display the Nj character (ǌ) in HTML?

Use ǌ (hex), ǌ (decimal), or \01CC in CSS content. All produce ǌ. There is no named HTML entity.

What is the Unicode value for Nj?

U+01CC (LATIN SMALL LETTER NJ). Hex 01CC, decimal 460. Uppercase Ǌ (U+01CA), titlecase ǋ (U+01CB).

When should I use Nj (ǌ) instead of “nj”?

Use ǌ when the orthography or typography style requires the single-character digraph (common in language resources and character references). In general text, many systems still use the two-letter digraph “nj”.

What’s the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for ǌ?

HTML references (ǌ or ǌ) go in markup. The CSS escape \01CC goes in stylesheets. Both render ǌ.

Why is there no named HTML entity for Nj?

Extended Latin letters like U+01CC are not part of the named HTML entity set. Numeric references and CSS escapes are the standard way to render ǌ.

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