HTML Entity for Uppercase L Reverse Sans Serif Capital (⅃)

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⏱️ 5 min read
📚 Updated: Jun 2026
🎯 1 Code Example
Unicode U+2143
HTML Entity for Uppercase L Reverse Sans Serif Capital tutorial illustration

What You'll Learn

How to display the reversed sans-serif capital L (⅃) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This is a horizontally flipped sans-serif L used in typography and mathematical notation. The official Unicode name is REVERSED SANS-SERIF CAPITAL L (U+2143) in the Letterlike Symbols block.

Render it with ⅃, ⅃, or CSS escape \2143. There is no named HTML entity. Do not substitute plain L (U+004C)—they are different characters.

⚡ Quick Reference — Reversed Sans-Serif Capital L Entity

Unicode U+2143

Letterlike Symbols

Hex Code ⅃

Hexadecimal reference

HTML Code ⅃

Decimal reference

Named Entity —

No named entity

Reference Table
Name           Value
────────────   ──────────
Unicode        U+2143
Hex code       ⅃
HTML code      ⅃
Named entity   (none)
CSS code       \2143
Meaning        Reversed sans-serif capital L
Not the same   U+004C = L (plain uppercase)
Block          Letterlike Symbols (U+2100–U+214F)
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Complete HTML Example

A simple example showing the reversed sans-serif capital L (⅃) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:

html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
 <style>
  #point:after{
   content: "\2143";
  }
 </style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Symbol (hex): &#x2143;</p>
<p>Symbol (decimal): &#8515;</p>
<p id="point">Symbol (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>
Try It Yourself

🌐 Browser Support

The reversed sans-serif capital L (⅃) renders in modern browsers when the font supports Letterlike Symbols:

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

👀 Live Preview

See the reversed sans-serif capital L (⅃) in typographic contexts:

Large glyph⅃
Unicode nameREVERSED SANS-SERIF CAPITAL L
AppearanceHorizontally reversed sans-serif L—a letterlike typographic symbol
Not the same asplain L (U+004C)  |  ℒ (script L, &Lscr;)  |  Ŀ (L middle dot)
Numeric refs&#x2143; &#8515; \2143

🧠 How It Works

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Hexadecimal Code

&#x2143; uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 2143 to display the character. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.

HTML markup
2

Decimal HTML Code

&#8515; uses the decimal Unicode value 8515 to display the same character. A common method for Letterlike Symbols.

HTML markup
3

CSS Entity

\2143 is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.

CSS stylesheet
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Same visual result

All three methods produce the glyph: ⅃. Unicode U+2143 sits in Letterlike Symbols. Do not confuse with plain L (U+004C), ℒ (script L), or other L variants. Use the correct code point for semantic accuracy.

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Use Cases

The reversed sans-serif capital L (⅃) is commonly used in:

🎨 Typography

Creative typography, font design, and layouts requiring a reversed L letterlike symbol.

🔢 Mathematical notation

Equations, formulas, and academic papers using letterlike symbols from Unicode.

🌀 Artistic design

Logos, branding, and decorative text with distinctive reversed letter forms.

📄 Special characters

Content requiring unique character representation beyond basic Latin letters.

📚 Education

Tutorials and documentation explaining Letterlike Symbols and typographic variants.

♿ Accessibility

Using U+2143 ensures the reversed L is one character, not a styled or mirrored plain L.

⚙ CSS content

Pseudo-elements and generated content using \2143 in stylesheets.

💡 Best Practices

Do

  • Use U+2143 (⅃) when the reversed L symbol is required; use U+004C for plain L
  • Serve pages as UTF-8; you can also type ⅃ directly in UTF-8 source
  • Use fonts that support Letterlike Symbols (e.g. Cambria Math, Segoe UI Symbol)
  • Pick one numeric style (hex or decimal) per project for consistency
  • Provide context or alt text when reversed letters may confuse readers

Don’t

  • Substitute plain L or CSS transforms when ⅃ is the intended symbol
  • Expect a named HTML entity—none exists for this character
  • Use padded Unicode notation like U+02143—the correct value is U+2143
  • Use \02143 in CSS—the correct escape is \2143
  • Put CSS escape \2143 in HTML text nodes

Key Takeaways

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Three references render ⅃; no named entity exists

&#x2143; &#8515;
2

For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property

\2143
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Unicode U+2143 — REVERSED SANS-SERIF CAPITAL L

4

Letterlike Symbols block; not interchangeable with plain L (U+004C)

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Use &#x2143; (hex), &#8515; (decimal), or \2143 in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity for ⅃. In UTF-8 you can also type the character directly.
U+2143 (REVERSED SANS-SERIF CAPITAL L). Letterlike Symbols block. Hex 2143, decimal 8515. A horizontally reversed sans-serif L used in typography and mathematical notation.
In typography, mathematical notation, artistic designs, decorative content, and any context requiring the distinct reversed L letterlike symbol rather than plain L or a CSS-mirrored letter.
No. Use numeric codes &#x2143; or &#8515;, or the CSS entity \2143. In UTF-8 pages you can type ⅃ directly.
⅃ (U+2143) is a reversed sans-serif L in the Letterlike Symbols block—a special typographic symbol. Plain L (U+004C) is the standard Latin letter. They look different, have different Unicode semantics, and should not be used interchangeably.

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