HTML Entity for Not Tilde Above (͊)
What You'll Learn
How to display the combining not tilde above (͊) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+034A (COMBINING NOT TILDE ABOVE) in the Combining Diacritical Marks block (U+0300–U+036F)—a nonspacing mark that renders a not-tilde diacritic above the preceding base character, for example x͊.
Render it with ͊, ͊, or CSS escape \34A. There is no named HTML entity. As a combining character, it must follow a base character for correct display. Do not confuse ͊ with the mathematical operator Not Tilde (≁, U+2241, ≁).
⚡ Quick Reference — Not Tilde Above
U+034ACombining Diacritical Marks
͊Hexadecimal reference
͊Decimal reference
—Use numeric codes only
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+034A
Hex code ͊
HTML code ͊
Named entity (none)
CSS code \34A
Meaning Combining not tilde above
Type Combining mark (nonspacing, Mn)
Related U+2241 = not tilde (≁, ≁)
U+0303 = combining tilde (̃)
Block Combining Diacritical Marks (U+0300–U+036F)Complete HTML Example
This example demonstrates the combining not tilde above (͊) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape. The combining examples show it after base letters:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point::after{
content: "\34A";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Mark alone (hex): ͊</p>
<p>Mark alone (decimal): ͊</p>
<p>Combined: x͊ a͊</p>
<p id="point">CSS Entity after this text: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
Combining diacritical marks are widely supported in modern browsers when paired with a base character:
👀 Live Preview
See the combining not tilde above (͊) with base characters:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
͊ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 034A. Place it immediately after the base character in HTML markup.
Decimal HTML Code
͊ uses the decimal Unicode value 842 to display the same combining mark.
CSS Entity
\34A is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::after.
Combining result
With a base character: x͊. Unicode U+034A is a nonspacing mark in Combining Diacritical Marks. No named HTML entity—use numeric codes in markup.
Use Cases
The combining not tilde above (͊) is commonly used in:
IPA and phonetic transcription with above-diacritic notation.
Scholarly notation and language documentation.
Diacritic annotation and specialized text layout.
Verifying combining-character rendering in browsers and fonts.
Character-set references and encoding guides.
HTML entity tutorials and Unicode symbol documentation.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Place ͊ immediately after the base character (e.g.
x͊) - Distinguish U+034A (combining) from U+2241 (≁, mathematical not tilde)
- Use UTF-8 encoding for direct character input in source files
- Test rendering with your target fonts for combining marks
- Serve pages with UTF-8 (
<meta charset="utf-8">)
Don’t
- Confuse ͊ with ≁ (
≁, standalone math operator) - Expect a named entity—none exists for U+034A
- Use padded Unicode notation like U+0034A—the correct value is
U+034A - Put CSS escape
\34Ain HTML text nodes without a base character context - Use
\0034Ain CSS—the correct escape is\34A
Key Takeaways
Two HTML numeric references plus CSS render ͊
͊ ͊For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\34AUnicode U+034A — COMBINING NOT TILDE ABOVE
Combining Diacritical Marks block (U+0300–U+036F)
No named entity—always follow a base character for proper display
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
͊ (hex) or ͊ (decimal) immediately after a base character, or \34A in CSS content. There is no named entity.U+034A (COMBINING NOT TILDE ABOVE). Combining Diacritical Marks block (U+0300–U+036F). Hex 034A, decimal 842.≁), a standalone mathematical operator.͊ or ͊) go in markup after the base character. The CSS escape \34A is used in stylesheets, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements.͊ or ͊, or type the combining mark directly in UTF-8-encoded source files after a base character.Explore More HTML Entities!
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