HTML Entity for Uppercase L Latin (ʟ)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+029F

HTML Entity for uppercase L latin / small capital L (U+029F) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is Uppercase L Latin?

Uppercase L latin (ʟ) is the Unicode character at U+029F in IPA Extensions. Official name: LATIN LETTER SMALL CAPITAL L — an IPA small-capital L used for the velar lateral approximant in phonetic transcription.

Remember

Character     ʟ
Unicode       U+029F
Hex entity    &#x029F;
Decimal       &#671;
CSS escape    \029F
Named entity  (none)
Not the same  L · l · Ł

Prefer ʟ or ʟ in HTML markup. You can also type ʟ in UTF-8. There is no named entity. Despite the URL, Unicode treats this as a small capital, not plain capital L.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Direct character	`ʟ`	HTML text (UTF-8)
Hex entity	`ʟ`	HTML markup (preferred)
Decimal entity	`ʟ`	HTML markup
CSS escape	`\029F`	Stylesheet `content`
Named entity	—	Not defined in HTML5
Plain capital L	`L` (U+004C)	Different letter

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
IPA small capital L (ʟ)	`ʟ` or `ʟ`
Plain capital L	L (U+004C)
Plain lowercase l	l (U+006C)
Capital L with stroke (Ł)	Ł (`&Lstrok;`)
Capital L with middle bar (Ƚ)	Ƚ
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\029F"`

See it

Live Preview

Small capital L rendered next to related letters.

Example IPA: /ʟ/

Large glyph ʟ

Compared ʟ L l Ł

Hint Compare: Small cap ʟ | Plain L | Lower l | Stroke Ł

With entities Hex: ʟ | Decimal: ʟ

Code

Complete HTML Example

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

Hex + Decimal + CSS + Typed

Four ways to produce ʟ, plus a short IPA label.

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Uppercase L Latin (ʟ) in HTML</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\029F";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#x029F;</p>
  <p>Using HTML Code: &#671;</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p>Typed directly: ʟ</p>
  <p>IPA label: /ʟ/</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: U+029F → ʟ in HTML. The browser turns it into ʟ.

2. Decimal: same code point as 671 → ʟ. Same result as hex.

3. CSS: use \029F in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ʟ after the paragraph text.

4. Typed / IPA: paste ʟ in UTF-8, or write /ʟ/ for a short phonetic label.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with small capital L.

Named?

No named entity

HTML5 does not define a named entity for U+029F. Use ʟ or ʟ.

vs L

Not plain capital L

Keyboard L is U+004C. Use U+029F only for IPA small capital L.

URL

“Uppercase” in the URL

The slug says uppercase, but Unicode names this a small capital letter — an IPA symbol, not ASCII L.

vs Ł

Not stroke Ł

Ł (&Lstrok;) is Polish Ł. Small capital ʟ is a different IPA letter.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\029F belongs in CSS strings. ʟ / ʟ belong in HTML.

Fonts

IPA font coverage

Some UI fonts omit IPA Extensions. Prefer Doulos SIL, Charis SIL, or another IPA-capable font.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Small capital L (U+029F) and its entity forms (ʟ, ʟ, CSS \\029F) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Visible glyphs depend on IPA Extensions font coverage.

✓ Universal support

Uppercase L Latin (ʟ)

Encode with 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 IE 9+

Yes

U+029F / entities Full support

Bottom line: Prefer ʟ or ʟ in HTML. Use \\029F only inside CSS content. There is no named entity.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: this letter is U+029F (decimal 671) — glyph ʟ.
HTML: use ʟ or ʟ — no named entity; typing ʟ also works.
CSS: use \029F inside content for generated text.
Watch out: ʟ ≠ plain L ≠ l ≠ Ł.

One line: U+029F → ʟ / ʟ / CSS \029F.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display ʟ in HTML?

Use ʟ (hex), ʟ (decimal), type ʟ directly in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \029F in content. There is no named HTML entity for U+029F.

What is the Unicode value for this letter?

U+029F (LATIN LETTER SMALL CAPITAL L). Hex 029F, decimal 671. It belongs to IPA Extensions (U+0250–U+02AF).

Is there a named HTML entity for U+029F?

No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for this character. Use numeric forms ʟ or ʟ.

Is ʟ an uppercase letter?

Unicode names it a small capital letter. Despite the page URL, it is an IPA symbol — not the same code point as plain capital L (U+004C).

When should I use U+029F?

Use it in IPA phonetic transcription for the velar lateral approximant, or in linguistic texts that need small capital L — not as a substitute for plain L or l.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+029F?

HTML entities (ʟ or ʟ) go in markup. The CSS escape \029F goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).

Did you know?

Small capital L (ʟ) is Unicode U+029F (decimal 671) — LATIN LETTER SMALL CAPITAL L in IPA Extensions. HTML5 has no named entity — use ʟ or ʟ. The URL says “uppercase,” but Unicode classifies this as a small capital letter. In the IPA it represents the velar lateral approximant. Do not confuse with plain L (U+004C).

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