HTML Entity for Uppercase B Topbar (Ƃ)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+0182

HTML Entity for Uppercase B Topbar (U+0182) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is the Uppercase B Topbar Entity?

Uppercase B Topbar (Ƃ) is the Unicode character at U+0182 (LATIN CAPITAL LETTER B WITH TOPBAR) in Latin Extended-B. It is a capital B with a bar across the top, used in Zhuang and other extended Latin orthographies.

Remember

Character     Ƃ
Unicode       U+0182
Hex entity    &#x0182;
Decimal       &#386;
CSS escape    \0182
Named entity  (none)
Official name LATIN CAPITAL LETTER B WITH TOPBAR
Lowercase     U+0183 (ƃ)

All of these produce the same glyph: Ƃ. Compare with Uppercase B Six (U+0184) and ordinary Uppercase B (U+0042).

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Direct character	`Ƃ`	HTML text (UTF-8)
Hex entity	`Ƃ`	HTML markup
Decimal entity	`Ƃ`	HTML markup
CSS escape	`\0182`	Stylesheet `content`
Named entity	—	Not defined in HTML5

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Need capital B with topbar	Type the character, or `Ƃ` / `Ƃ`
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\0182"`
Lowercase B with topbar	Use `ƃ` / `ƃ` (U+0183)
Capital tone six letter	Use Ƅ (U+0184)
Looking for a named entity	None for U+0182 — use numeric form

See it

Live Preview

Capital B with topbar in common comparison contexts.

Large glyph Ƃ

Case pair Ƃ / ƃ

Compared B Ƃ Ƅ

In sentence Letter: Ƃ (B with topbar)

With entities Hex: Ƃ | Decimal: Ƃ

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows this character with hex, decimal, CSS, and its lowercase pair. Use View Output or open the live editor.

Hex + Decimal + CSS + Case Pair

All ways to produce Ƃ in a single document, plus the lowercase pair ƃ.

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Uppercase B Topbar</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\0182";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#x0182;</p>
  <p>Using HTML Code: &#386;</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p>Typed directly: &#x0182;</p>
  <p>Case pair: &#x0182; / &#x0183;</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: U+0182 → Ƃ in HTML. The browser turns it into the glyph.

2. Decimal: same code point as 386 → Ƃ. Same result as hex.

3. CSS: use \0182 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that glyph after the paragraph text.

4. Case pair: uppercase is U+0182; lowercase is U+0183 (ƃ).

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with this character.

Named?

No named entity

HTML5 does not define a named entity for U+0182. Use numeric forms.

Look-alikes

Not tone six or plain B

U+0182 is B with topbar. U+0184 is tone six. U+0042 is ordinary B. Do not swap them.

Case

Use the correct case pair

Lowercase of U+0182 is U+0183 (ƃ), not a styled lowercase b.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\0182 belongs in CSS. Ƃ / Ƃ belong in HTML.

Fonts

Check Latin Extended-B coverage

Some fonts omit U+0182. Prefer fonts that cover Latin Extended-B for reliable glyphs.

Semicolon

End references

Always finish with ; — write Ƃ, not &#386.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Uppercase B Topbar / LATIN CAPITAL LETTER B WITH TOPBAR (U+0182) and its numeric entity forms (Ƃ, Ƃ, CSS \\0182) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Glyph shape depends on Latin Extended-B font coverage.

✓ Universal support

Uppercase B Topbar

Encode with hex, decimal, or CSS escape — or paste the character in UTF-8 HTML.

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+0182 / entities Full support

Bottom line: Use Ƃ or Ƃ for the Unicode glyph, and \\0182 only inside CSS content. Prefer fonts with Latin Extended-B support.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: this character is U+0182 (decimal 386) — LATIN CAPITAL LETTER B WITH TOPBAR.
HTML: use Ƃ or Ƃ when you need an entity.
CSS: use \0182 inside content for generated text.
Watch out: lowercase pair is U+0183; U+0182 ≠ U+0184 (tone six).

One line: U+0182 → Ƃ / Ƃ / CSS \0182.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display Uppercase B Topbar in HTML?

Use Ƃ (hex), Ƃ (decimal), or the CSS escape \0182 in the content property. All render U+0182. You can also paste the character directly when your file is UTF-8.

What is the Unicode value for Uppercase B Topbar?

U+0182 (hex 0182, decimal 386). Unicode names it LATIN CAPITAL LETTER B WITH TOPBAR. It belongs to Latin Extended-B (U+0180–U+024F) and is used in Zhuang and other extended Latin orthographies.

Is there a named HTML entity for U+0182?

No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for this character. Use numeric references like Ƃ or Ƃ.

How is U+0182 different from U+0184 and U+0042?

U+0182 is LATIN CAPITAL LETTER B WITH TOPBAR (Ƃ). U+0184 is LATIN CAPITAL LETTER TONE SIX (Ƅ). U+0042 is ordinary capital B. They are different characters.

What is the lowercase form of U+0182?

The case pair is U+0183 (LATIN SMALL LETTER B WITH TOPBAR, ƃ). Use ƃ or ƃ for the lowercase form.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+0182?

HTML entities (Ƃ or Ƃ) go in markup. The CSS escape \0182 is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render the same glyph.

Did you know?

This character is Unicode U+0182 (decimal 386) — official name LATIN CAPITAL LETTER B WITH TOPBAR in Latin Extended-B. HTML5 has no named entity. Its lowercase pair is U+0183 (ƃ). Do not confuse it with tone six (U+0184).

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