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

HTML references (ɤ or ɤ) go in markup. The CSS escape \0264 goes in stylesheets (e.g. content on ::before/::after). Both render ɤ.

HTML Entity for Rams Horn (ɤ)

Q: How do I display the Rams horn character (ɤ) in HTML?

Use ɤ (hex), ɤ (decimal), or \0264 in CSS content. All produce ɤ. There is no named HTML entity.

Q: What is the Unicode value for Rams horn?

U+0264 (LATIN SMALL LETTER RAMS HORN) in the Latin Extended-B block (U+0180–U+024F). Hex 0264, decimal 612. Uppercase: U+0243 (Ƀ).

Q: Why is there no named HTML entity for Rams horn?

Most extended Latin letters like U+0264 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+0264

HTML entity for Rams Horn (U+0264) — hex, decimal, and CSS tutorial

What You'll Learn

How to display the Rams horn (ɤ) character in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+0264 (LATIN SMALL LETTER RAMS HORN) in Latin Extended-B (U+0180–U+024F).

Render it with ɤ, ɤ, or CSS escape \0264. There is no named HTML entity. Rams horn appears in IPA notation and in orthographies for several African languages. Do not confuse ɤ with U+0263 (ɣ, Latin small letter gamma) or U+0265 (ɥ, Latin small letter turned h).

⚡ Quick Reference — Rams Horn

Unicode U+0264

Latin Extended-B (U+0180–U+024F)

Hex Code ɤ

Hexadecimal reference

HTML Code ɤ

Decimal reference

Named Entity —

No named entity

Reference Table

Name           Value
────────────   ──────────
Unicode        U+0264
Hex code       &#x0264;
HTML code      &#612;
Named entity   (none)
CSS code       \0264
Meaning        Latin small letter rams horn
Uppercase      U+0243 = Ƀ
Related        U+0263 = gamma (ɣ)
               U+0265 = turned h (ɥ)
Block          Latin Extended-B (U+0180–U+024F)

Complete HTML Example

A simple example showing ɤ using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
 <style>
  #point::after{
   content: "\0264";
  }
 </style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Rams horn (hex): &#x0264;</p>
<p>Rams horn (decimal): &#612;</p>
<p id="point">Rams horn (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>

Try it Yourself

🌐 Browser Support

Rams horn (ɤ) is supported in modern browsers when the font includes Latin Extended-B:

Chrome1+

Firefox1+

Safari1+

Edge12+

Opera4+

Android4.4+

iOS Safari1+

👀 Live Preview

See Rams horn (ɤ) in phonetic and typography contexts:

Large glyph ɤ

Lower / upper ɤ Ƀ

IPA context /ɤ/ close-mid back unrounded vowel

Not the same as Gamma ɣ | Turned h ɥ

Numeric refs ɤ ɤ \0264

🧠 How It Works

Hexadecimal Code

ɤ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 0264 to display the rams horn character.

HTML markup

Decimal HTML Code

ɤ uses the decimal Unicode value 612 to display the same character.

HTML markup

CSS Entity

\0264 is used in CSS stylesheets, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements.

CSS stylesheet

Same visual result

All three methods produce the glyph: ɤ. Unicode U+0264 is in Latin Extended-B. There is no named HTML entity. Next: Ratio.

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Use Cases

Rams horn (ɤ) is commonly used in:

💬 IPA notation

Phonetic transcription and linguistics pages showing vowel symbols.

🌎 African languages

Orthography in web content for languages that use ɤ in spelling.

📚 Language learning

Textbooks and resources teaching pronunciation with IPA characters.

📋 Linguistics

Phonology articles, vowel charts, and character reference tables.

📖 Typography

Font testing and examples demonstrating Latin Extended-B support.

📝 Documentation

Unicode reference pages and HTML entity tutorials for extended Latin letters.

💡 Best Practices

Do

Use numeric references (ɤ or ɤ) in HTML for portability
Use \0264 in CSS content when inserting via pseudo-elements
Ensure your font supports Latin Extended-B for consistent rendering
Set <meta charset="utf-8"> for reliable character display
Pick one numeric style per project for consistency

Don’t

Confuse ɤ with gamma ɣ or turned h ɥ
Use padded Unicode notation like U+00264—the correct value is U+0264
Put the CSS escape \0264 directly in HTML text nodes
Assume every font shows ɤ correctly—test on mobile devices
Strip extended Latin letters during text processing or search indexing

Key Takeaways

Three references render ɤ (no named entity)

ɤ ɤ

For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property

\0264

Unicode U+0264 — LATIN SMALL LETTER RAMS HORN

Uppercase counterpart: Ƀ (U+0243)

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display the Rams horn character (ɤ) in HTML?

Use ɤ (hex), ɤ (decimal), or \0264 in CSS content. All produce ɤ. There is no named HTML entity.

What is the Unicode value for Rams horn?

U+0264 (LATIN SMALL LETTER RAMS HORN). Hex 0264, decimal 612. Uppercase Ƀ (U+0243).

Is Rams horn (ɤ) the same as gamma (ɣ)?

No. ɤ (U+0264) is LATIN SMALL LETTER RAMS HORN. ɣ (U+0263) is LATIN SMALL LETTER GAMMA. They are adjacent but distinct Unicode characters.

When should I use the Rams horn character in HTML?

In IPA phonetic transcription, African language orthography, linguistics and phonology documentation, Unicode reference pages, and typography examples for Latin Extended-B.

Why is there no named HTML entity for Rams horn?

Extended Latin letters like U+0264 are not part of the named HTML entity set. Numeric references and CSS escapes are the standard way to render ɤ.

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