HTML Entity for Uppercase E Ogonek (Ę)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+0118

HTML Entity for uppercase E with ogonek (U+0118) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is Uppercase E Ogonek?

Uppercase E with ogonek (Ę) is the Unicode character at U+0118 in Latin Extended-A. Official name: LATIN CAPITAL LETTER E WITH OGONEK — a capital E with a small hook (ogonek) underneath, used in Polish and Lithuanian.

Remember

Character     Ę
Unicode       U+0118
Named entity  &Eogon;  (capital E)
Hex entity    &#x118;
Decimal       &#280;
CSS escape    \0118
Not the same  ę · Ē · Ė

Prefer &Eogon; in HTML markup — the capital E in the name matters. Numeric forms and typing Ę in UTF-8 also work. For the lowercase letter, use &eogon; (ę).

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Named entity	`&Eogon;`	HTML markup (preferred)
Direct character	`Ę`	HTML text (UTF-8)
Hex entity	`Ę`	HTML markup
Decimal entity	`Ę`	HTML markup
CSS escape	`\0118`	Stylesheet `content`
Lowercase (related)	ę (U+0119)	Named `&eogon;`

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Capital E with ogonek (Ę)	`&Eogon;` or type `Ę`
Lowercase e with ogonek (ę)	ę (`&eogon;`)
Capital E with macron (Ē)	Ē (`&Emacr;`)
Capital E with dot above (Ė)	Ė (`&Edot;`)
Capital E with cedilla (Ȩ)	Ȩ (`Ȩ`)
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\0118"`

See it

Live Preview

Uppercase E with ogonek rendered alone and next to related letters.

Large glyph Ę

Notation BĘDĘ

Compared Ę | ę | Ē

Hint Compare: Ogonek Ę | Lower ę | Macron Ē | Dot Ė

With entities Named: Ę | Hex: Ę | Decimal: Ę

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows the letter with named, hex, decimal, CSS escape, and a typed character. Use View Output or open the live editor.

Named + Hex + Decimal + CSS + Typed

Five ways to produce Ę, plus a short Polish label example.

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Uppercase E Ogonek (Ę)</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\0118";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Named Entity: &Eogon;</p>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#x118;</p>
  <p>Using HTML Code: &#280;</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p>Typed directly: Ę</p>
  <p lang="pl">Label: B&Eogon;D&Eogon;</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Named: &Eogon; (capital E) is the clearest HTML form for U+0118. Lowercase &eogon; is a different character (ę).

2. Hex: U+0118 → Ę in HTML. Same glyph as the named entity.

3. Decimal: same code point as 280 → Ę. Same glyph as hex and named.

4. CSS: use \0118 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that Ę after the paragraph text.

5. Typed / label: paste Ę in UTF-8, or build Polish words like B&Eogon;D&Eogon; with lang="pl".

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with U+0118.

Case

&Eogon; ≠ &eogon;

&Eogon; → Ę (capital). &eogon; → ę (lowercase). Entity names are case-sensitive.

vs Ē

Not a macron

Ē (&Emacr;) has a bar above the letter. Ę hangs a hook below — do not swap them in Polish vs Latvian contexts.

vs Ȩ

Not a cedilla

Ȩ is E with a cedilla (no named entity). An ogonek is a different hook shape used in Polish and Lithuanian.

Fonts

Needs Latin Extended-A coverage

Most modern fonts include Latin Extended-A. Prefer a stack with good Latin coverage if the glyph must always show.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\0118 belongs in CSS strings. &Eogon; / Ę / Ę belong in HTML.

A11y

Use real language context

When Ę appears in real words (e.g. Polish), keep surrounding text and lang accurate so screen readers get useful context.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Uppercase E with ogonek (U+0118) and its entity forms (&Eogon;, Ę, Ę, CSS \\0118) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Visible glyphs depend on Latin Extended-A font coverage.

✓ Universal support

Uppercase E Ogonek (Ę)

Encode with named, hex, decimal, CSS escape, or type the character — same code point everywhere encoding is supported.

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+0118 / &Eogon; Full support

Bottom line: Prefer &Eogon; (capital E) in HTML. Use \\0118 only inside CSS content. Do not confuse with &eogon; (ę) or &Emacr; (Ē).

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: uppercase E with ogonek is U+0118 (decimal 280) — glyph Ę.
HTML: prefer &Eogon; (capital E) — also Ę / Ę.
CSS: use \0118 inside content for generated text.
Meaning: Ę is capital ogonek — not ę (&eogon;), not Ē (&Emacr;).

One line: U+0118 → &Eogon; / Ę / Ę / CSS \0118.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display Ę in HTML?

Use &Eogon; (named), Ę (hex), Ę (decimal), type Ę directly in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \0118 in content. Prefer &Eogon; in normal HTML.

What is the Unicode value for uppercase E with ogonek?

U+0118 (LATIN CAPITAL LETTER E WITH OGONEK). Hex 118, decimal 280. It belongs to Latin Extended-A (U+0100–U+017F).

Is there a named HTML entity for U+0118?

Yes. Use &Eogon; (capital E). Numeric forms Ę and Ę also work. Note: &eogon; (lowercase) is a different letter (ę).

Is Ę the same as Ē or Ė?

No. Ę is U+0118 (&Eogon;, a hook below). Ē is U+0112 (&Emacr;, a bar above). Ė is U+0116 (&Edot;, a dot above).

When should I use &Eogon;?

Use it for Polish, Lithuanian, and other orthographies that need Ę — not as a substitute for Ē or Ė.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+0118?

HTML entities (&Eogon;, Ę, or Ę) go in markup. The CSS escape \0118 goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).

Did you know?

Uppercase E with ogonek is Unicode U+0118 (decimal 280) — glyph Ę in Latin Extended-A (U+0100–U+017F). HTML5 names it &Eogon; (capital E). Official name: LATIN CAPITAL LETTER E WITH OGONEK. Lowercase is &eogon; (ę, U+0119). Common in Polish and Lithuanian. Do not confuse with macron Ē (&Emacr;) or dot above Ė (&Edot;).

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