HTML Entity for Uppercase L Latin (ʟ)

Beginner
⏱️ 5 min read
📚 Updated: Jun 2026
🎯 1 Code Example
Unicode U+029F
HTML Entity for Uppercase L Latin tutorial illustration

What You'll Learn

How to display the uppercase l latin (ʟ) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. In Unicode this is U+029F (LATIN LETTER SMALL CAPITAL L)—an IPA phonetic symbol used as the capital form of l in phonetic notation. It sits in the IPA Extensions block.

Render it with ʟ, ʟ, or CSS escape \029F. There is no named HTML entity for this character. In IPA it represents the velar lateral approximant.

⚡ Quick Reference — Uppercase L Latin Entity

Unicode U+029F

IPA Extensions

Hex Code ʟ

Hexadecimal reference

HTML Code ʟ

Decimal reference

Named Entity —

No named entity

Reference Table
Name           Value
────────────   ──────────
Unicode        U+029F
Hex code       ʟ
HTML code      ʟ
Named entity   (none)
CSS code       \029F
Meaning        Latin letter small capital L
IPA use        Velar lateral approximant
Block          IPA Extensions (U+0250–U+02AF)
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Complete HTML Example

A simple example showing the uppercase l latin (ʟ) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:

html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
 <style>
  #point:after{
   content: "\029F";
  }
 </style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Symbol (hex): &#x029F;</p>
<p>Symbol (decimal): &#671;</p>
<p id="point">Symbol (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>
Try It Yourself

🌐 Browser Support

The uppercase l latin (ʟ) renders correctly in modern browsers when UTF-8 is used and the font supports IPA Extensions:

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

👀 Live Preview

See the uppercase l latin (ʟ) in phonetic and typographic contexts:

Large glyphʟ
IPA meaningVelar lateral approximant (International Phonetic Alphabet)
Unicode nameLATIN LETTER SMALL CAPITAL L (used as IPA capital L)
Not the same asplain L (U+004C)  |  l (U+006C)  |  Ļ (L cedilla)
Numeric refs&#x029F; &#671; \029F

🧠 How It Works

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Hexadecimal Code

&#x029F; uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 029F to display the uppercase l latin. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.

HTML markup
2

Decimal HTML Code

&#671; uses the decimal Unicode value 671 to display the same character. A common method for IPA Extensions characters.

HTML markup
3

CSS Entity

\029F 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: ʟ. Unicode U+029F sits in IPA Extensions. There is no named HTML entity. Do not confuse with plain L (U+004C), l (U+006C), or Ļ (L with cedilla).

✅

Use Cases

The uppercase l latin (ʟ) is commonly used in:

🎤 Phonetic transcription

IPA notation, pronunciation guides, and linguistic research requiring the velar lateral approximant.

📚 IPA notation

International Phonetic Alphabet documentation, textbooks, and academic papers with accurate consonant symbols.

📚 Linguistic content

Language research papers, documentation, and databases requiring proper IPA character representation.

📄 Academic papers

Scholarly publications and phonetic analysis documents discussing lateral consonants.

📖 Language learning

Educational websites and apps that teach phonetic notation and pronunciation.

📖 Dictionary entries

Dictionary interfaces and pronunciation tools needing accurate phonetic glyphs.

⚙ Font testing

Character set demonstrations and Unicode showcases for IPA Extensions coverage.

💡 Best Practices

Do

  • Use &#671; or &#x029F; in HTML (no named entity exists)
  • Serve pages as UTF-8; you can also type ʟ directly in UTF-8 source
  • Use fonts that support IPA Extensions (U+0250–U+02AF), e.g. Doulos SIL or Charis SIL
  • Distinguish ʟ (IPA small capital L) from plain L (U+004C) and l (U+006C)
  • Pick one numeric style (hex or decimal) per project for consistency

Don’t

  • Assume a named entity exists—there is none for ʟ
  • Substitute plain L or l when ʟ is required in IPA text
  • Put CSS escape \029F in HTML text nodes
  • Use padded Unicode notation like U+0029F—the correct value is U+029F
  • Use \0029F in CSS—the correct escape is \029F

Key Takeaways

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Three references render ʟ (no named entity)

&#x029F; &#671;
2

For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property

\029F
3

Unicode U+029F — LATIN LETTER SMALL CAPITAL L

4

IPA Extensions; represents the velar lateral approximant in phonetic notation

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Use &#x029F; (hex), &#671; (decimal), or \029F in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity for this character.
U+029F (LATIN LETTER SMALL CAPITAL L). IPA Extensions block. Hex 029F, decimal 671. Used in IPA phonetic notation for the velar lateral approximant.
In phonetic transcriptions, IPA notation, linguistic content, academic texts, language learning materials, dictionary entries, and any content requiring the IPA small capital L glyph.
HTML code (&#671; or &#x029F;) is used in HTML content. The CSS entity (\029F) is used in CSS, e.g. in the content property of pseudo-elements. Both produce ʟ but in different contexts.
ʟ is a small capital L, visually distinct from regular uppercase L and lowercase l. In IPA it represents the velar lateral approximant—a specific phonetic sound, not the ordinary letter L. This distinction matters for accurate phonetic representation in linguistic studies.

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