HTML Entity for Uppercase LJ (LJ)
What You'll Learn
How to display the uppercase LJ ligature (LJ) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+01C7 (LATIN CAPITAL LETTER L WITH SMALL LETTER J) in Latin Extended-B (U+0180–U+024F).
Render it with LJ, LJ, or CSS escape \01C7. There is no named HTML entity. The LJ ligature is used in Croatian, Serbian, and related South Slavic languages written in Latin script.
⚡ Quick Reference — Uppercase LJ
U+01C7Latin Extended-B
LJHexadecimal reference
LJDecimal reference
—No named entity
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+01C7
Hex code LJ
HTML code LJ
Named entity (none)
CSS code \01C7
Meaning Latin capital letter L with small letter J
Titlecase U+01C8 = Lj
Lowercase U+01C9 = lj
Block Latin Extended-B (U+0180–U+024F)Complete HTML Example
A simple example showing uppercase LJ (LJ) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\01C7";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Symbol (hex): LJ</p>
<p>Symbol (decimal): LJ</p>
<p id="point">Symbol (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
Uppercase LJ (LJ) is supported in modern browsers when the font includes Latin Extended-B:
👀 Live Preview
See uppercase LJ (LJ) in typical language and typography contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
LJ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 01C7 to display the character.
Decimal HTML Code
LJ uses the decimal Unicode value 455 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\01C7 is used in CSS stylesheets, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements.
Same visual result
All three methods produce the glyph: LJ. Unicode U+01C7 is in Latin Extended-B. There is no named HTML entity. Do not confuse with separate L + J letters.
Use Cases
Uppercase LJ (LJ) is commonly used in:
All-caps spelling with the LJ digraph in South Slavic Latin-script content.
Websites serving Croatian, Serbian, or Bosnian-speaking audiences.
Textbooks and resources showing uppercase ligature forms.
Orthography notes, digraph discussions, and character references.
Font testing and examples showing extended Latin ligature support.
Pseudo-elements and generated content using \01C7 in stylesheets.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use numeric references (
LJorLJ) in HTML for portability - Use
\01C7in CSScontentwhen inserting via pseudo-elements - Ensure your font supports Latin Extended-B for consistent rendering
- Use UTF-8 everywhere (HTML pages, templates, and databases)
- Know the three LJ variants: LJ (upper), Lj (title), lj (lower)
Don’t
- Put the CSS escape
\01C7directly in HTML text nodes - Substitute separate
L+Jwhen the ligature character is required - Use padded Unicode like U+001C7—the correct value is
U+01C7 - Use
\001C7in CSS—the correct escape is\01C7 - Assume every font shows LJ correctly—test on mobile devices
Key Takeaways
Three references render LJ (no named entity)
LJ LJFor CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\01C7Unicode U+01C7 — LATIN CAPITAL LETTER L WITH SMALL LETTER J
LJ family: LJ (U+01C7), Lj (U+01C8), lj (U+01C9)
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
LJ (hex), LJ (decimal), or \01C7 in CSS content. All produce LJ. There is no named HTML entity.U+01C7 (LATIN CAPITAL LETTER L WITH SMALL LETTER J). Hex 01C7, decimal 455. Titlecase Lj (U+01C8), lowercase lj (U+01C9).L and J are two code points and may sort, search, or display differently from the proper ligature form.LJ or LJ) go in markup. The CSS escape \01C7 goes in stylesheets. Both render LJ.Explore More HTML Entities!
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