HTML Entity for Turned Ampersand (⅋)

Q: How do I display the Turned Ampersand symbol (⅋) in HTML?

Use ⅋ (hex), ⅋ (decimal), or \214B in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity. All three methods render ⅋.

Q: What is the Unicode value for the Turned Ampersand symbol?

U+214B (hex 214B, decimal 8523). TURNED AMPERSAND in the Letterlike Symbols block (U+2100–U+214F). Sometimes used as a per sign in typography.

Q: What’s the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for the Turned Ampersand symbol?

HTML numeric references (⅋ or ⅋) go in markup; the CSS escape \214B goes in stylesheets (e.g. content on ::before/::after). Both render ⅋.

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📚 Updated: Jun 2026

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Unicode U+214B

HTML entity for Turned Ampersand (U+214B) — hex, decimal, and CSS tutorial

What You'll Learn

How to display the Turned Ampersand (⅋) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+214B (TURNED AMPERSAND) in the Letterlike Symbols block (U+2100–U+214F)—a distinctive typographic variation of the ampersand, sometimes used as a per sign.

Render it with ⅋, ⅋, or CSS escape \214B. There is no named HTML entity. Do not confuse ⅋ with & (regular ampersand &, U+0026).

⚡ Quick Reference — Turned Ampersand

Unicode U+214B

Letterlike Symbols

Hex Code ⅋

Hexadecimal reference

HTML Code ⅋

Decimal reference

Named Entity —

Use numeric codes only

Reference Table

Name           Value
────────────   ──────────
Unicode        U+214B
Hex code       &#x214B;
HTML code      &#8523;
Named entity   (none)
CSS code       \214B
Block          Letterlike Symbols (U+2100–U+214F)
Official name  TURNED AMPERSAND
Related        &amp; = ampersand (&), U+0026

Complete HTML Example

This example demonstrates the Turned Ampersand (⅋) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape (no named entity):

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
 <style>
  #point:after{
   content: "\214B";
  }
 </style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Using Hexadecimal: &#x214B;</p>
<p>Using HTML Code: &#8523;</p>
<p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>

Try it Yourself

🌐 Browser Support

U+214B renders in modern browsers when fonts include Letterlike Symbols glyphs:

Chrome 1+

Firefox 1+

Safari 1+

Edge 12+

Opera 4+

Android 4.4+

iOS Safari 1+

👀 Live Preview

See the Turned Ampersand (⅋) in typographic context:

Headline Design ⅋ Type

Large glyph ⅋

vs ampersand ⅋ turned & regular (&)

Numeric refs ⅋ ⅋ \214B

🧠 How It Works

Hexadecimal Code

⅋ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 214B to display the Turned Ampersand. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.

HTML markup

Decimal HTML Code

⅋ uses the decimal Unicode value 8523 to display the same character.

HTML markup

CSS Entity

\214B is used in CSS stylesheets in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.

CSS stylesheet

Same visual result

All three methods produce ⅋. Unicode U+214B in the Letterlike Symbols block. No named entity. Previous: Turkish Lira Sign. Next: Turned Delta.

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Use Cases

The Turned Ampersand (⅋) commonly appears in:

✎ Typography

Distinctive ampersand styling in headlines and logos.

🎨 Creative Design

Landing pages and artistic web layouts.

✨ Decorative Content

Visual embellishments and branded typography.

📄 Special Formatting

Unique layouts and typographic compositions.

📚 Education

Typography tutorials and special-character guides.

🔤 Reference

Unicode and HTML entity guides for letterlike symbols.

💡 Best Practices

Do

Use ⅋ or ⅋ for the turned ampersand glyph
Choose fonts that cover Letterlike Symbols (U+2100–U+214F)
Use sparingly for decorative or headline typography
Add aria-label when the symbol carries meaning alone
Pick one entity style per project for consistency

Don’t

Confuse ⅋ with & (regular ampersand &)
Assume every font includes U+214B
Put CSS escape \214B directly in HTML text nodes
Expect a named HTML entity for U+214B—use numeric references
Overuse decorative symbols in body copy

Key Takeaways

Two HTML references both render ⅋

⅋ ⅋

For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property

\214B

Unicode U+214B — TURNED AMPERSAND

No named entity—use numeric references or CSS escape

Letterlike Symbols block (U+2100–U+214F)

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display the Turned Ampersand symbol (⅋) in HTML?

Use ⅋ (hex), ⅋ (decimal), or \214B in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity. All three produce ⅋.

What is the Unicode value for the Turned Ampersand symbol?

U+214B (TURNED AMPERSAND). Letterlike Symbols block (U+2100–U+214F). Hex 214B, decimal 8523. Sometimes used as a per sign in typography.

When should I use the Turned Ampersand symbol in HTML?

For unique typography, creative designs, decorative content, artistic layouts, and distinctive ampersand variations in HTML documents.

What’s the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for the Turned Ampersand symbol?

HTML numeric references (⅋ or ⅋) go directly in markup. The CSS escape \214B is used in stylesheets, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements. Same visual result, different layers of the stack.

Why is there no named HTML entity for the Turned Ampersand symbol?

Named HTML entities cover common ASCII, Latin-1, and select symbols. Characters like ⅋ in the Letterlike Symbols block use numeric hex or decimal references—standard practice for specialized typographic characters.

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