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

HTML code (Ľ or Ľ) or the named entity &Lcaron; is used in HTML content. The CSS entity (\13D) is used in CSS, e.g. in the content property of ::before or ::after. Both produce Ľ but in different contexts.

HTML Entity for Uppercase L Caron (Ľ)

Q: How do I display the uppercase L with caron (Ľ) in HTML?

Use &Lcaron; (named), Ľ (hex), Ľ (decimal), or \13D in CSS content. The named entity &Lcaron; is the most readable option for HTML content.

Q: What is the Unicode value for the uppercase L caron?

U+013D (LATIN CAPITAL LETTER L WITH CARON) in the Latin Extended-A block. Hex 13D, decimal 317. Used in Slovak and other Central European orthographies.

Q: Is there a named HTML entity for the uppercase L caron?

Yes. The named HTML entity is &Lcaron;. It is part of the HTML5 entity set and is well supported in modern browsers.

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📚 Updated: Jun 2026

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Unicode U+013D

HTML Entity for Uppercase L Caron tutorial illustration

What You'll Learn

How to display the uppercase L with caron (Ľ) in HTML using named entity, hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. The caron (háček, ˇ) is a diacritic used in Slovak and other Central European orthographies where it indicates a palatalized or soft l sound. This character is U+013D in the Latin Extended-A block and is the capital pair of ľ.

Render it with &Lcaron;, Ľ, Ľ, or CSS escape \13D. The named entity &Lcaron; is often the most readable option in HTML source.

⚡ Quick Reference — Uppercase L Caron Entity

Unicode U+013D

Latin Extended-A

Hex Code Ľ

Hexadecimal reference

HTML Code Ľ

Decimal reference

Named Entity &Lcaron;

Most readable option

Reference Table

Name           Value
────────────   ──────────
Unicode        U+013D
Hex code       &#x13D;
HTML code      &#317;
Named entity   &Lcaron;
CSS code       \13D
Meaning        Latin capital letter L with caron
Related        U+013E = ľ (lowercase, &lcaron;)
               U+004C = L (plain uppercase)
Block          Latin Extended-A (U+0100–U+017F)

Complete HTML Example

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

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
 <style>
  #point:after{
   content: "\13D";
  }
 </style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Symbol (hex): &#x13D;</p>
<p>Symbol (decimal): &#317;</p>
<p>Symbol (named): &Lcaron;</p>
<p id="point">Symbol (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

🌐 Browser Support

The uppercase L caron (Ľ) and the named entity &Lcaron; are supported in modern browsers:

Chrome1+

Firefox1+

Safari1+

Edge12+

Opera4+

Android4.4+

iOS Safari1+

👀 Live Preview

See the uppercase L caron (Ľ) in Slovak and Central European contexts:

Large glyphĽ

SlovakNames like Ľudovít, Ľubica; Ľad (ice) at sentence start

Case pairĽ (uppercase) / ľ (lowercase, &lcaron;)

Named entity&Lcaron; renders as Ľ

Not the same asL (U+004C) or Ĺ (L with acute)

Numeric refsĽ Ľ &Lcaron; \13D

🧠 How It Works

Named Entity

&Lcaron; is the standard named entity for Ľ—readable in source HTML and part of the HTML5 entity set.

HTML markup

Hexadecimal Code

Ľ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 13D to display the character. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.

HTML markup

Decimal HTML Code

Ľ uses the decimal Unicode value 317 to display the same character. A common method for Latin Extended-A characters.

HTML markup

CSS Entity

\13D 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: Ľ. Unicode U+013D sits in Latin Extended-A. Lowercase pair: U+013E (&lcaron;). Prefer the precomposed character over L + combining caron (U+030C). Do not confuse with plain L, Ĺ (L with acute), or Ł (L with stroke).

✅

Use Cases

The uppercase L caron (Ľ) is commonly used in:

🇺🇸 Slovak language

Capitalized words, proper names, and titles where Ľ is required (e.g. Ľudovít, Ľubica).

🔤 Central European text

Multilingual content and orthographies that use the caron (háček) on capital L.

📚 Language learning

Slovak courses, dictionaries, and educational content teaching the letter pair Ľ/ľ.

🌐 Internationalization

Websites and apps supporting Slovak with proper encoding and character display.

📄 Documentation

Technical or reference documentation with Slovak terms and character tables.

♿ Accessibility

Correct Unicode with lang="sk" helps screen readers handle Ľ in Slovak content.

🔍 Search & SEO

Proper spelling helps search indexing for Slovak-language content.

💡 Best Practices

Do

Use &Lcaron; in HTML when possible for readability
Serve pages as UTF-8; you can also type Ľ directly in UTF-8 source
Set lang="sk" on Slovak content to aid pronunciation
Link to the lowercase pair ľ (&lcaron;, U+013E) when documenting case forms
Distinguish Ľ (caron) from plain L and Ĺ (acute)

Don’t

Substitute plain L when Ľ is required for correct Slovak spelling
Confuse caron Ľ with acute Ĺ or other accented L variants
Put CSS escape \13D in HTML text nodes
Use U+0013D or CSS \0013D—the correct code is U+013D and \13D
Omit UTF-8 encoding on pages with extended Latin characters

Key Takeaways

Four references render Ľ; named entity is most readable

Ľ Ľ &Lcaron;

For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property

\13D

Unicode U+013D — LATIN CAPITAL LETTER L WITH CARON

Lowercase pair is U+013E (ľ, &lcaron;)

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display the uppercase L with caron (Ľ) in HTML?

Use &Lcaron; (named), Ľ (hex), Ľ (decimal), or \13D in CSS content. The named entity &Lcaron; is the most readable for HTML content.

What is the Unicode value for the uppercase L caron?

U+013D (LATIN CAPITAL LETTER L WITH CARON). Latin Extended-A block. Hex 13D, decimal 317. Used in Slovak and other Central European languages.

When should I use the uppercase L caron in HTML?

When writing capitalized Slovak text, Central European language content, multilingual sites, language-learning materials, and any content requiring the correct caron-accented capital L at word start or in proper nouns.

Is there a named HTML entity for the uppercase L caron?

Yes. The named HTML entity is &Lcaron;. It is part of the HTML5 standard and is supported in modern browsers. You can also use numeric references or type Ľ directly in UTF-8.

What is the difference between Ľ and regular L?

Ľ (U+013D) is the capital letter L with a caron (háček) diacritic, used in Slovak for a palatalized l sound. L (U+004C) is the standard uppercase L. They are distinct Unicode characters used in different orthographic contexts.

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What You'll Learn

⚡ Quick Reference — Uppercase L Caron Entity

Complete HTML Example

🌐 Browser Support

👀 Live Preview

🧠 How It Works

Named Entity

Hexadecimal Code

Decimal HTML Code

CSS Entity

Same visual result

Use Cases

💡 Best Practices

Do

Don’t

Key Takeaways

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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