HTML Entity for Uppercase L Stroke (Ł)

Q: How do I display the uppercase l with stroke (Ł) in HTML?

Use &Lstrok; (named), Ł (hex), Ł (decimal), or \141 in CSS content. All four methods render Ł correctly.

Q: What is the Unicode value for the uppercase l with stroke?

U+0141 (LATIN CAPITAL LETTER L WITH STROKE) in the Latin Extended-A block. Hex 0141, decimal 321. Used in Polish and other Central European orthographies.

Q: When should I use the uppercase l with stroke (Ł) in HTML?

In Polish text, proper names, multilingual websites, language-learning materials, dictionaries, and any content requiring the correct L-with-stroke for meaning and accessibility.

Q: Is there a named HTML entity for uppercase l stroke?

Yes. The named HTML entity is &Lstrok;. You can also use Ł, Ł, or \141 in CSS. In UTF-8 pages you can type Ł directly.

Q: What language uses the uppercase l with stroke symbol?

The uppercase l with stroke (Ł) is primarily used in Polish, where it represents a distinct sound from plain L. It also appears in Kashubian, Sorbian, and some other languages. Pair with &lstrok; (U+0142) for the lowercase form.

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📚 Updated: Jun 2026

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Unicode U+0141

HTML Entity for Uppercase L Stroke tutorial illustration

What You'll Learn

How to display the uppercase l with stroke (Ł) in HTML using named entity, hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. Officially LATIN CAPITAL LETTER L WITH STROKE, this character is a distinct letter in the Polish alphabet and appears in other Central European orthographies. It is U+0141 in the Latin Extended-A block.

Render it with &Lstrok;, Ł, Ł, or CSS escape \141. The named entity &Lstrok; is often the most readable option in HTML source. Do not confuse Ł with plain L (U+004C).

⚡ Quick Reference — Uppercase L Stroke Entity

Unicode U+0141

Latin Extended-A

Hex Code Ł

Hexadecimal reference

HTML Code Ł

Decimal reference

Named Entity &Lstrok;

Most readable option

Reference Table

Name           Value
────────────   ──────────
Unicode        U+0141
Hex code       &#x0141;
HTML code      &#321;
Named entity   &Lstrok;
CSS code       \141
Meaning        Latin capital letter L with stroke
Related        U+0142 = &lstrok; (lowercase pair)
Block          Latin Extended-A (U+0100–U+017F)

Complete HTML Example

A simple example showing the uppercase l with stroke (Ł) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, the named entity, and a CSS content escape:

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
 <style>
  #point:after{
   content: "\141";
  }
 </style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Symbol (hex): &#x0141;</p>
<p>Symbol (decimal): &#321;</p>
<p>Symbol (named): &Lstrok;</p>
<p id="point">Symbol (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

🌐 Browser Support

The uppercase l with stroke (Ł) and the named entity &Lstrok; are supported in modern browsers when UTF-8 is used:

Chrome1+

Firefox1+

Safari1+

Edge12+

Opera4+

Android4.4+

iOS Safari1+

👀 Live Preview

See the uppercase l with stroke (Ł) in Polish and linguistic contexts:

Large glyphŁ

Polish wordsŁódź | Łukasz | Wrocław

Named entity&Lstrok; renders as Ł

Case pairŁ (uppercase) / ł (lowercase, &lstrok;)

Not the same asplain L (U+004C) | Ľ (L caron)

Numeric refsŁ Ł &Lstrok; \141

🧠 How It Works

Named Entity

&Lstrok; is the HTML5 named entity for the uppercase l with stroke—readable in source HTML.

HTML markup

Hexadecimal Code

Ł uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 0141 to display the character. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.

HTML markup

Decimal HTML Code

Ł uses the decimal Unicode value 321 to display the same character. Works in all HTML contexts.

HTML markup

CSS Entity

\141 is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.

CSS stylesheet

Same visual result

All methods produce the glyph: Ł. Unicode U+0141 sits in Latin Extended-A. Lowercase pair: U+0142 (&lstrok;). Prefer the precomposed character over L + combining stroke. Do not confuse with plain L (U+004C).

✅

Use Cases

The uppercase l with stroke (Ł) is commonly used in:

🇵🇱 Polish language

Correct spelling of Polish words and proper names (e.g. Łódź, Łukasz, Wrocław).

🔤 Linguistics

Academic texts and language descriptions using Latin Extended-A characters.

📖 Dictionaries

Polish dictionary entries, pronunciation guides, and language reference materials.

🌐 Localization

Localized websites and apps supporting Central European Latin characters.

📚 Language learning

Educational content for Polish and other languages that use the L with stroke.

♿ Accessibility

Using U+0141 ensures screen readers interpret Ł correctly in Polish text.

⚙ Programmatic HTML

When generating markup, &Lstrok; or Ł ensures correct Polish character output.

💡 Best Practices

Do

Use U+0141 (Ł) for Polish text; use U+004C for plain L when semantics matter
Prefer &Lstrok; over numeric codes when using entities—it is more readable
Serve pages as UTF-8; you can also type Ł directly in UTF-8 source
Use lang="pl" on Polish content for assistive technologies
Choose fonts that support Latin Extended-A for reliable Polish rendering

Don’t

Substitute plain L when Ł is required for correct Polish spelling
Confuse Ł (uppercase) with ł (lowercase, &lstrok;)
Put CSS escape \141 in HTML text nodes
Use padded Unicode notation like U+00141—the correct value is U+0141
Use \00141 in CSS—the correct escape is \141

Key Takeaways

Four references render Ł; named entity is &Lstrok;

&Lstrok; Ł Ł

For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property

\141

Unicode U+0141 — LATIN CAPITAL LETTER L WITH STROKE

Essential Polish alphabet letter; pair with &lstrok; (U+0142)

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display the uppercase l with stroke (Ł) in HTML?

Use &Lstrok; (named), Ł (hex), Ł (decimal), or \141 in CSS content. All four methods render Ł correctly. In UTF-8 you can also type the character directly.

What is the Unicode value for the uppercase l with stroke?

U+0141 (LATIN CAPITAL LETTER L WITH STROKE). Latin Extended-A block. Hex 0141, decimal 321. Used in Polish and other Central European languages.

When should I use the uppercase l with stroke (Ł) in HTML?

For Polish text, proper names, multilingual websites, language-learning materials, dictionaries, and any content that requires the correct L-with-stroke for meaning and accessibility.

Is there a named HTML entity for uppercase l stroke?

Yes. The named HTML entity is &Lstrok;. You can also use Ł, Ł, or the CSS entity \141. In UTF-8 pages you can type Ł directly.

What language uses the uppercase l with stroke symbol?

The uppercase l with stroke (Ł) is primarily used in Polish, where it represents a distinct sound from plain L and appears in words such as Łódź and names like Łukasz. It also appears in Kashubian, Sorbian, and some other languages. Use &lstrok; (ł) for the lowercase form.

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What You'll Learn

⚡ Quick Reference — Uppercase L Stroke 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

🧩 Related HTML Topics

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