HTML Entity for Uppercase Dz Caron (Ǆ)

Q: How do I display the uppercase Dz caron ligature (Ǆ) in HTML?

Use Ǆ (hex), Ǆ (decimal), or \01C4 in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity for this character.

Q: What is the Unicode value for the uppercase Dz caron ligature?

U+01C4 (LATIN CAPITAL LETTER DZ WITH CARON) in the Latin Extended-B block. Hex 01C4, decimal 452. Used in Croatian, Serbian, and other languages that use the Dž digraph as a ligature.

Q: What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for Dz caron?

HTML code (Ǆ or Ǆ) is used in HTML content. The CSS entity (\01C4) is used in CSS, e.g. in the content property of ::before or ::after. Both produce Ǆ but in different contexts.

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📚 Updated: Jun 2026

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Unicode U+01C4

HTML Entity for Uppercase Dz Caron tutorial illustration

What You'll Learn

How to display the uppercase Dz with caron ligature (Ǆ) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. Formally LATIN CAPITAL LETTER DZ WITH CARON, this digraph represents DŽ (D with Z caron) as a single character—used in Croatian, Serbian, and other languages that employ Gaj’s Latin alphabet. It is U+01C4 in the Latin Extended-B block.

Render it with Ǆ, Ǆ, or CSS escape \01C4. There is no named HTML entity for this character, so numeric codes or CSS must be used.

⚡ Quick Reference — Uppercase Dz Caron Entity

Unicode U+01C4

Latin Extended-B

Hex Code Ǆ

Hexadecimal reference

HTML Code Ǆ

Decimal reference

Named Entity —

No named entity

Reference Table

Name           Value
────────────   ──────────
Unicode        U+01C4
Hex code       &#x01C4;
HTML code      &#452;
Named entity   (none)
CSS code       \01C4
Meaning        Latin capital letter Dz with caron
Transliteration D\u017E
Related        U+01C5 = title case (ǅ), U+01C6 = lowercase (ǆ)
Block          Latin Extended-B (U+0180–U+024F)

Complete HTML Example

A simple example showing the uppercase Dz caron ligature (Ǆ) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
 <style>
  #point:after{
   content: "\01C4";
  }
 </style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Symbol (hex): &#x01C4;</p>
<p>Symbol (decimal): &#452;</p>
<p id="point">Symbol (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>

Try it Yourself

🌐 Browser Support

The uppercase Dz caron ligature (Ǆ) renders correctly in modern browsers when UTF-8 is used and a font with Latin Extended-B support is available:

Chrome1+

Firefox1+

Safari1+

Edge12+

Opera4+

Android4.4+

iOS Safari1+

👀 Live Preview

See the uppercase Dz caron ligature (Ǆ) and how it differs from related characters:

Large glyphǄ

Character typeLatin capital letter Dz with caron

Dz caron variantsǄ (DŽ) / ǅ (Dž) / ǆ (dž)

Not the same asǱ (plain Dz), separate D+Ž, or Ď (D caron)

Numeric refsǄ Ǆ \01C4

🧠 How It Works

Hexadecimal Code

Ǆ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 01C4 to display the character. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.

HTML markup

Decimal HTML Code

Ǆ uses the decimal Unicode value 452 to display the same character. A common method for Latin Extended-B characters.

HTML markup

CSS Entity

\01C4 is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.

CSS stylesheet

Same visual result

All three methods produce the glyph: Ǆ. Unicode U+01C4 sits in Latin Extended-B. Related forms: U+01C5 (Dž title case) and U+01C6 (dž lowercase). Do not confuse Ǆ with plain Ǳ (Dz without caron) or separate D+Ž. There is no named HTML entity.

✅

Use Cases

The uppercase Dz caron ligature (Ǆ) is commonly used in:

🇭🇷 Croatian

Croatian-language websites, documents, and content requiring the Dž ligature in proper orthography.

🇷🇺 Serbian

Serbian Latin-script content and localized text using Ǆ where the Dž digraph is written as a ligature.

🔤 Linguistic documentation

Phonetic transcriptions, language research, and linguistic atlases using Dz caron ligatures.

🎨 Typography

Font design, character set documentation, and typographic projects with extended Latin ligatures.

📄 Academic publishing

Scholarly papers, dictionaries, and academic publications on Slavic and Balkan languages.

🌐 Multilingual sites

International websites and localization projects supporting Croatian and Serbian content.

📖 Character references

Unicode guides, encoding documentation, and technical references for special ligatures.

💡 Best Practices

Do

Use Ǆ or Ǆ in HTML (no named entity exists)
Serve pages as UTF-8; you can also type Ǆ directly in UTF-8 source
Pick one style (hex or decimal) per project for consistency
Use fonts that support Latin Extended-B (U+0180–U+024F)
Distinguish Ǆ from plain Ǳ, ǅ, ǆ, and separate D+Ž

Don’t

Assume a named entity exists—there is none for Ǆ
Substitute plain DŽ or Ǳ when Ǆ is required for orthographic accuracy
Confuse Ǆ (DŽ caron) with ǅ (Dž) or ǆ (dž) when the wrong form is needed
Put CSS escape \01C4 in HTML text nodes
Assume all fonts render Latin Extended-B glyphs identically
Mix entity styles randomly in one file

Key Takeaways

Three references render Ǆ (no named entity)

Ǆ Ǆ

For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property

\01C4

Unicode U+01C4 — LATIN CAPITAL LETTER DZ WITH CARON

Essential for Croatian, Serbian, and i18n content

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display the uppercase Dz caron ligature (Ǆ) in HTML?

Use Ǆ (hex), Ǆ (decimal), or \01C4 in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity; use numeric codes or CSS.

What is the Unicode value for the uppercase Dz caron ligature?

U+01C4 (LATIN CAPITAL LETTER DZ WITH CARON). Latin Extended-B block. Hex 01C4, decimal 452. Used in Croatian, Serbian, and other languages with Dž digraph ligatures.

When should I use the uppercase Dz caron ligature (Ǆ) in HTML?

When writing Croatian, Serbian, or other language content, linguistic documentation, typographic design, academic papers, and any text requiring the Dz with caron ligature character.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for Dz caron?

HTML code (Ǆ or Ǆ) is used in HTML content. The CSS entity (\01C4) is used in CSS, e.g. in the content property of pseudo-elements. Both produce Ǆ but in different contexts.

Why is there no named HTML entity for the uppercase Dz caron ligature?

Named HTML entities are mainly for ASCII, Latin-1, and common symbols. Latin Extended-B characters like Ǆ use numeric codes (hex or decimal) because they belong to specialized Unicode blocks. This is standard for extended Latin characters.

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