HTML Entity for Uppercase L Turned Sans Serif Capital (⅂)

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⏱️ 5 min read
📚 Updated: Jun 2026
🎯 1 Code Example
Unicode U+2142
HTML Entity for Uppercase L Turned Sans Serif Capital tutorial illustration

What You'll Learn

How to display the turned sans-serif capital L (⅂) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This is a sans-serif L rotated 180 degrees, used in typography and mathematical notation. The official Unicode name is TURNED SANS-SERIF CAPITAL L (U+2142) in the Letterlike Symbols block.

Render it with ⅂, ⅂, or CSS escape \2142. There is no named HTML entity. Do not substitute plain L (U+004C) or the reversed variant ⅃ (U+2143)—they are different characters.

⚡ Quick Reference — Turned Sans-Serif Capital L Entity

Unicode U+2142

Letterlike Symbols

Hex Code ⅂

Hexadecimal reference

HTML Code ⅂

Decimal reference

Named Entity —

No named entity

Reference Table
Name           Value
────────────   ──────────
Unicode        U+2142
Hex code       ⅂
HTML code      ⅂
Named entity   (none)
CSS code       \2142
Meaning        Turned sans-serif capital L
Not the same   U+004C = L (plain uppercase)
               U+2143 = ⅃ (reversed sans-serif L)
Block          Letterlike Symbols (U+2100–U+214F)
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Complete HTML Example

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

html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
 <style>
  #point:after{
   content: "\2142";
  }
 </style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Symbol (hex): &#x2142;</p>
<p>Symbol (decimal): &#8514;</p>
<p id="point">Symbol (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>
Try It Yourself

🌐 Browser Support

The turned 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 turned sans-serif capital L (⅂) in typographic contexts:

Large glyph⅂
Unicode nameTURNED SANS-SERIF CAPITAL L
AppearanceSans-serif L rotated 180°—a letterlike typographic symbol
Not the same asplain L (U+004C)  |  ⅃ (reversed L)  |  Ł (L stroke)
Numeric refs&#x2142; &#8514; \2142

🧠 How It Works

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Hexadecimal Code

&#x2142; uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 2142 to display the character. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.

HTML markup
2

Decimal HTML Code

&#8514; uses the decimal Unicode value 8514 to display the same character. A common method for Letterlike Symbols.

HTML markup
3

CSS Entity

\2142 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: ⅂. Unicode U+2142 sits in Letterlike Symbols. Do not confuse with plain L (U+004C), ⅃ (reversed L), or other L variants. Use the correct code point for semantic accuracy.

✅

Use Cases

The turned sans-serif capital L (⅂) is commonly used in:

🎨 Typography

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

🔢 Mathematical notation

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

🌀 Artistic design

Logos, branding, and decorative text with distinctive rotated 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+2142 ensures the turned L is one character, not a CSS-rotated plain L.

⚙ CSS content

Pseudo-elements and generated content using \2142 in stylesheets.

💡 Best Practices

Do

  • Use U+2142 (⅂) when the turned 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
  • Distinguish ⅂ (turned) from ⅃ (reversed) when both appear in content

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+02142—the correct value is U+2142
  • Use \02142 in CSS—the correct escape is \2142
  • Confuse ⅂ (turned) with ⅃ (reversed sans-serif L)

Key Takeaways

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Three references render ⅂; no named entity exists

&#x2142; &#8514;
2

For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property

\2142
3

Unicode U+2142 — TURNED SANS-SERIF CAPITAL L

4

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

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Use &#x2142; (hex), &#8514; (decimal), or \2142 in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity for ⅂. In UTF-8 you can also type the character directly.
U+2142 (TURNED SANS-SERIF CAPITAL L). Letterlike Symbols block. Hex 2142, decimal 8514. A sans-serif L rotated 180 degrees, used in typography and mathematical notation.
In typography, mathematical notation, artistic designs, decorative content, and any context requiring the distinct turned L letterlike symbol rather than plain L or a CSS-rotated letter.
No. Use numeric codes &#x2142; or &#8514;, or the CSS entity \2142. In UTF-8 pages you can type ⅂ directly.
⅂ (U+2142) is turned (rotated 180°). ⅃ (U+2143) is reversed (horizontally mirrored). Both are sans-serif L variants in Letterlike Symbols but are different Unicode characters with different glyphs and semantics.

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