HTML Entity for Combining Ogonek (̨)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Combining Ogonek (̨) in HTML and CSS. This character is U+0328 in the Combining Diacritical Marks block (U+0300–U+036F)—a nonspacing hook-shaped mark that attaches below the preceding base letter. It is used in Polish (ą, ę), Lithuanian (ą, ę, ų, į), and other orthographies.
There is no named HTML entity for U+0328 itself. Use ̨ or ̨ in markup, or \328 in stylesheet content. Place the mark after the base letter (e.g. ą renders as ą). For common letters, prefer precomposed characters and named entities such as ą (ą) and ę (ę).
⚡ Quick Reference — Combining Ogonek
U+0328Combining Diacritical Marks
̨Hexadecimal reference
̨Decimal reference
—None for U+0328 (see ą, ę)
Name Value
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Unicode U+0328
Hex code ̨
HTML code ̨
Named entity — (precomposed: ą, ę, ų)
CSS code \328
Position Below base character
Block Combining Diacritical Marks (U+0300–U+036F)
Examples ą = ą ę = ę ų = ųComplete HTML Example
A simple example showing U+0328 using hexadecimal and decimal references, plus a CSS content escape. There is no named HTML entity for the combining ogonek:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point::after{
content: "\328";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Ogonek (hex): ̨</p>
<p>Ogonek (decimal): ̨</p>
<p id="point">Ogonek (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The Combining Ogonek is supported in all modern browsers when paired with a base character:
👀 Live Preview
See the Combining Ogonek with Polish and Lithuanian letters:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
̨ references code point U+0328 using hex digits 0328. Place it immediately after a base letter (e.g. ą).
Decimal HTML Code
̨ is the decimal equivalent (808) for the same Combining Ogonek character.
CSS Entity
\328 is the CSS escape for U+0328, used in the content property of ::before or ::after.
Combining result
The mark attaches below the preceding base character to form letters like ą, ę, and ų. No named entity exists for U+0328; use ą, ę, or ų for precomposed letters.
Use Cases
The Combining Ogonek (̨) commonly appears in:
Letters ą and ę in words like wąska, Żą, and kręci.
Characters ą, ę, ų, and į in native orthography.
Websites and apps targeting Polish or Lithuanian audiences.
Phonetic transcription, dictionaries, and academic language resources.
Vocabulary lists, pronunciation guides, and grammar exercises.
Name fields, addresses, and user input with Polish or Lithuanian characters.
Use proper lang attributes so screen readers pronounce text correctly.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Place
̨or̨immediately after the base letter - Prefer precomposed letters and named entities (
ą,ę) when available - Set
lang="pl"orlang="lt"on Polish or Lithuanian content - Use fonts with Central European glyph support (Noto Serif, Georgia)
- Declare
<meta charset="utf-8">for reliable combining
Don’t
- Put the combining mark before the base character
- Use padded Unicode notation like U+00328—the correct value is
U+0328 - Substitute plain
aorewhen ą or ę is required - Put CSS escape
\328inside HTML text nodes - Mix entity styles randomly in one file
Key Takeaways
Two HTML references for the combining mark
̨ ̨For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\328U+0328 Combining Ogonek — hook below base letters
Forms Polish/Lithuanian letters: ą, ę, ų, į
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
̨ (hex), ̨ (decimal), or \328 in CSS content. Place the mark right after the base letter (e.g. ą for ą). There is no named HTML entity for U+0328.U+0328 (COMBINING OGONEK). Combining Diacritical Marks block (U+0300–U+036F). Hex 0328, decimal 808. Hook-shaped mark placed below the base character.̨ or ̨) go directly in markup after the base letter. The CSS escape \328 is used in stylesheets, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements.ą (ą), ę (ę), ų (ų), and į (į).Explore More HTML Entities!
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