HTML Entity for Uppercase Eng (Ŋ)

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⏱️ 5 min read
📚 Updated: Jun 2026
🎯 1 Code Example
Unicode U+014A
HTML Entity for Uppercase Eng tutorial illustration

What You'll Learn

How to display the uppercase eng (Ŋ) in HTML using named entity, hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+014A in the Latin Extended-A block. It is the capital form of the velar nasal letter used in Sami languages, Greenlandic, IPA notation, and other orthographies.

Render it with Ŋ, Ŋ, Ŋ, or CSS escape \014A. The named entity Ŋ is often the most readable option in HTML source.

⚡ Quick Reference — Uppercase Eng Entity

Unicode U+014A

Latin Extended-A

Hex Code Ŋ

Hexadecimal reference

HTML Code Ŋ

Decimal reference

Named Entity Ŋ

Most readable option

Reference Table
Name           Value
────────────   ──────────
Unicode        U+014A
Hex code       Ŋ
HTML code      Ŋ
Named entity   Ŋ
CSS code       \014A
Meaning        Latin capital letter eng
Related        U+014B = ŋ (lowercase)
Block          Latin Extended-A (U+0100–U+017F)
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Complete HTML Example

A simple example showing the uppercase eng (Ŋ) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, the named entity, and a CSS content escape:

html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
 <style>
  #point:after{
   content: "\014A";
  }
 </style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Symbol (hex): &#x014A;</p>
<p>Symbol (decimal): &#330;</p>
<p>Symbol (named): &ENG;</p>
<p id="point">Symbol (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>
Try it Yourself

🌐 Browser Support

The uppercase eng (Ŋ) and the named entity &ENG; are supported in all modern browsers:

Chrome1+
Firefox1+
Safari1+
Edge12+
Opera4+
Android4.4+
iOS Safari1+

👀 Live Preview

See the uppercase eng (Ŋ) in linguistic and language contexts:

Large glyphŊ
Case pairŊ (U+014A) / ŋ (U+014B)
SamiUsed in Northern Sami and other Sami orthographies
GreenlandicEssential in Greenlandic (Kalaallisut) alphabet
Named entity&ENG; renders as Ŋ
Numeric refs&#x014A; &#330; &ENG; \014A

🧠 How It Works

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Hexadecimal Code

&#x014A; uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 014A to display the character. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.

HTML markup
2

Decimal HTML Code

&#330; uses the decimal Unicode value 330 to display the same character. A common method when a numeric reference is needed.

HTML markup
3

Named Entity

&ENG; is the named entity for eng (Latin capital letter eng)—readable in source HTML and part of the HTML5 entity set.

HTML markup
4

CSS Entity

\014A is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.

CSS stylesheet
=

Same visual result

All four methods produce the glyph: Ŋ. Unicode U+014A sits in Latin Extended-A. Lowercase equivalent: U+014B (&eng;). Do not confuse with plain N (U+004E) or Ň (n caron).

✅

Use Cases

The uppercase eng (Ŋ) is commonly used in:

🇪🇺 Sami Languages

Northern Sami, Inari Sami, Skolt Sami, and other Sami orthographies for correct capital-letter spelling.

🇨🇰 Greenlandic

Essential in Greenlandic (Kalaallisut) websites, documents, and localization projects.

🎤 Linguistics & IPA

Academic papers, dictionaries, and phonetic guides referencing the capital eng letter.

🌐 Multilingual Sites

Localization for Nordic minority languages and indigenous content with proper lang attributes.

📚 Language Documentation

Dictionaries, atlases, and educational materials for languages using the eng character.

⚙ Programmatic HTML

When building HTML from language data or CMS content, using &#330; or &ENG; guarantees correct output.

♿ Accessibility

Using the correct character (U+014A) ensures assistive technologies interpret language-specific content correctly.

💡 Best Practices

Do

  • Use &ENG; in HTML when possible for readability
  • Serve pages as UTF-8; you can also type Ŋ directly in UTF-8 source
  • Set lang="se", lang="kl", or other appropriate codes on relevant content
  • Use fonts that support Latin Extended-A orthography characters
  • Distinguish Ŋ (eng) from plain N (U+004E) and Ň (n caron)

Don’t

  • Substitute plain N or NG when Ŋ is required for correct spelling
  • Put CSS escape \014A in HTML text nodes
  • Use padded Unicode notation like U+0014A—the correct value is U+014A
  • Use \0014A in CSS—the correct escape is \014A
  • Assume all fonts render Latin Extended-A glyphs identically

Key Takeaways

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Four references render Ŋ; named entity is most readable

&#x014A; &#330; &ENG;
2

For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property

\014A
3

Unicode U+014A — LATIN CAPITAL LETTER ENG

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Essential for Sami, Greenlandic, linguistic content, and multilingual websites

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Use &ENG; (named), &#x014A; (hex), &#330; (decimal), or \014A in CSS content. All four methods render Ŋ correctly.
U+014A (LATIN CAPITAL LETTER ENG). Latin Extended-A block. Hex 014A, decimal 330. Used in Sami languages, Greenlandic, and linguistic notation.
For Sami and Greenlandic text, linguistic and IPA content, multilingual websites, language documentation, and any content requiring the capital eng character.
HTML code (&#330; or &#x014A;) or the named entity &ENG; is used in HTML content. The CSS entity (\014A) is used in CSS, e.g. in the content property of pseudo-elements. Both produce Ŋ but in different contexts.
Yes. The named HTML entity is &ENG;. It is part of the standard HTML5 entity set and is well supported. You can also use &#330; or &#x014A; for numeric references.

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