Tironian sign et (⁊) is the Unicode character at U+204A in General Punctuation. Official name: TIRONIAN SIGN ET — a historical abbreviation for Latin et (“and”), related to (but not the same as) the modern ampersand.
Remember
Character ⁊
Unicode U+204A
Named entity (none)
Hex entity ⁊
Decimal ⁊
CSS escape \204A
Not the same & · 7 · et
Prefer ⁊ or ⁊ in HTML markup. You can also type ⁊ in UTF-8. For a normal “and” symbol in everyday text, use & (&) instead.
Using Hex Code: ⁊
Using HTML Code: ⁊
Using CSS Entity: ⁊
Typed directly: ⁊
Phrase: bread ⁊ butter
How It Works
1. Hex:U+204A → ⁊ in HTML. Preferred numeric form when you need an entity.
2. Decimal: same code point as 8266 → ⁊. Same glyph as hex.
3. CSS: use \204A in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ⁊ after the paragraph text.
4. Typed / phrase: paste ⁊ in UTF-8, or write bread ⁊ butter for a short example.
5. No named entity: HTML5 does not define a name for U+204A — use numeric references or type the character.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with U+204A.
vs &
Not a modern ampersand
U+0026 (&, &) is the everyday “and” symbol in HTML and URLs. U+204A is a historical Tironian form.
vs 7
Looks a bit like a “7”
In some fonts ⁊ resembles a digit seven. It is not 7 (U+0037) — use the correct code point.
Named
No named HTML entity
There is no &tironian; for U+204A. Use ⁊ or ⁊.
Fonts
Needs punctuation coverage
Some UI fonts omit General Punctuation rarities. Prefer a stack that includes a symbols or scholarly font if the glyph must always show.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\204A belongs in CSS strings. ⁊ / ⁊ belong in HTML.
A11y
Name the symbol in context
Screen readers may announce this unevenly or skip it. Prefer nearby plain-language text such as “and” when meaning matters.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Tironian sign et (U+204A) and its entity forms (⁊, ⁊, CSS \\204A) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Visible glyphs depend on General Punctuation font coverage.
✓ Universal support
Tironian Sign Et (⁊)
Encode with hex, decimal, CSS escape, or type the character — same code point everywhere encoding is supported.
100%Browser coverage
Google ChromeSupported
Yes
Microsoft EdgeSupported
Yes
Mozilla FirefoxSupported
Yes
Apple SafariSupported
Yes
OperaSupported
Yes
Internet ExplorerAll versions
Yes
U+204A / entitiesFull support
Bottom line: Prefer ⁊ or ⁊ in HTML. Use \\204A only inside CSS content. There is no named entity.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: Tironian sign et is U+204A (decimal 8266) — glyph ⁊.
HTML: no named entity — use ⁊ / ⁊ / type ⁊.
CSS: use \204A inside content for generated text.
Meaning:⁊ is historical “and” — not & (&).
One line:U+204A → ⁊ / ⁊ / CSS \204A (no named entity).
Frequently Asked Questions
Use ⁊ (hex), ⁊ (decimal), type ⁊ directly in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \204A in content. There is no named HTML entity.
U+204A (TIRONIAN SIGN ET). Hex 204A, decimal 8266. It belongs to General Punctuation (U+2000–U+206F).
No. Use numeric references ⁊ or ⁊, or type ⁊ in UTF-8.
No. ⁊ is U+204A (Tironian sign et — a historical “and” mark). & is U+0026 (&), the modern ampersand.
Use it for historical, medieval, or Irish-typography contexts that need the Tironian et — not as a substitute for a normal ampersand & in everyday HTML.
HTML entities (⁊ or ⁊) go in markup. The CSS escape \204A goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).
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Did you know?
Tironian sign et is Unicode U+204A (decimal 8266) — glyph ⁊ in General Punctuation (U+2000–U+206F). Official name: TIRONIAN SIGN ET. It is a historical abbreviation for Latin et (“and”), still seen in some Irish typography. HTML5 has no named entity — use ⁊ or ⁊. Do not confuse with ampersand U+0026 (&, &).
