HTML Entity for Numero Sign (№)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+2116

HTML Entity for numero sign (U+2116) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is Numero Sign?

Numero sign (№) is the Unicode character at U+2116 in the Letterlike Symbols block. Official name: NUMERO SIGN. It abbreviates “number” / “No.” in many European and international contexts.

Remember

Character     №
Unicode       U+2116
Named entity  &numero;
Hex entity    &#x2116;
Decimal       &#8470;
CSS escape    \2116
Not the same  # · ℗ · ™

Prefer &numero; in HTML when you want a readable entity, or paste № directly in UTF-8. Numeric forms work the same.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Named entity	`&numero;`	HTML markup (preferred entity)
Direct character	`№`	HTML text (UTF-8)
Hex entity	`№`	HTML markup
Decimal entity	`№`	HTML markup
CSS escape	`\2116`	Stylesheet `content`

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
European-style “number” labels	`&numero;` or typed `№`
Hashtags / hash / CSS id docs	# / `&num;`
Sound recording copyright	℗ / `&copysr;`
Trade mark	™ / `™`
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\2116"`

See it

Live Preview

Numero sign rendered in common numbering contexts.

Example № 12 • № 8470

Large glyph №

Catalog Product ref. № A-204

Compared № # ℗ ™

With entities Named: № | Hex: № | Decimal: №

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows Numero Sign with named, hex, decimal, CSS escape, and a typed character. Use View Output or open the live editor.

Named + Hex + Decimal + CSS + Typed

Five ways to produce №, plus a label example.

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Numero Sign (№) in HTML</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\2116";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Symbol using Named Entity: &numero;</p>
  <p>Symbol using Hex Code: &#x2116;</p>
  <p>Symbol using HTML Code: &#8470;</p>
  <p id="point">Symbol using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p>Typed directly: №</p>
  <p>Example: Article &numero; 3</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Named: &numero; is the HTML5 name for U+2116 → №. Most readable entity form.

2. Hex: U+2116 → № in HTML. Same glyph as the named form.

3. Decimal: same code point as 8470 → №. Same result as hex and named.

4. CSS: use \2116 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that № after the paragraph text.

5. Typed / example: paste № in UTF-8, or write &numero; 3 for a numbered label.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with Numero Sign.

Not the number sign

# (&num;) is hash/pound. Use № when you mean the “No.” abbreviation.

Spacing

Pair with the number

Write № 12 (or locale-typical spacing), not a bare glyph with no digits after it.

Locale

Audience matters

№ is common in Slavic and some other European texts. English UIs often use No. or # instead.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\2116 belongs in CSS strings. &numero; / № / № belong in HTML.

Fonts

Check glyph coverage

Most modern fonts include №, but some UI fonts may fall back. Test your stack if the label is critical.

Semicolon

End references

Always finish named/numeric forms with ; — write &numero;, not &numero.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Numero sign (U+2116) and its entity forms (&numero;, №, №, CSS \\2116) are supported in all mainstream browsers.

✓ Universal support

Numero Sign (№)

Encode with named, hex, decimal, CSS escape, or type the character — same code point everywhere encoding is supported.

100% Browser coverage

Google Chrome Supported

Yes

Microsoft Edge Supported

Yes

Mozilla Firefox Supported

Yes

Apple Safari Supported

Yes

Opera Supported

Yes

Internet Explorer All versions

Yes

U+2116 / entities Full support

Bottom line: Prefer &numero; or a typed № in HTML. Use № or № when numeric form is required, and \\2116 only inside CSS content.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: numero sign is U+2116 (decimal 8470) — glyph №.
HTML: use &numero;, №, №, or type №.
CSS: use \2116 inside content for generated text.
Meaning: № = “number” abbreviation — not # (hash).

One line: U+2116 → &numero; / № / № / CSS \2116.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display the numero sign (№) in HTML?

Use &numero; (named), № (hex), № (decimal), or the CSS escape \2116 in content. You can also paste № directly in a UTF-8 document.

What is the Unicode value for the numero sign?

U+2116 (NUMERO SIGN). Hex 2116, decimal 8470. It belongs to the Letterlike Symbols block (U+2100–U+214F).

Is there a named HTML entity for U+2116?

Yes. Use &numero;. Numeric forms № and № also work.

When should I use U+2116?

Use it when you need the European-style “number” abbreviation (№ 12, Article № 3). Prefer # for hashtags and CSS id selectors.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+2116?

HTML entities (&numero;, №, or №) go in markup. The CSS escape \2116 goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).

Is № the same as #?

No. № is U+2116 (numero sign). # is U+0023 (number sign / hash). They look different and serve different purposes.

Did you know?

Numero sign is Unicode U+2116 (decimal 8470) — glyph № in the Letterlike Symbols block. It abbreviates “number” / “No.” in many European locales. HTML5 names it &numero;. Do not confuse it with the hash # (&num;).

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