What's the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for ǈ?

HTML references (ǈ or ǈ) go in markup. The CSS escape \01C8 goes in stylesheets (e.g. content on ::before/::after). Both render ǈ.

HTML Entity for Uppercase Lj Small (ǈ)

Q: How do I display the titlecase Lj ligature (ǈ) in HTML?

Use ǈ (hex), ǈ (decimal), or \01C8 in CSS content. All produce ǈ. There is no named HTML entity.

Q: What is the Unicode value for titlecase Lj?

U+01C8 (LATIN CAPITAL LETTER L WITH SMALL LETTER J) in the Latin Extended-B block (U+0180–U+024F). Hex 01C8, decimal 456. Uppercase: U+01C7 (Ǉ). Lowercase: U+01C9 (ǉ).

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📚 Updated: Jun 2026

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Unicode U+01C8

HTML entity for Uppercase Lj Small (U+01C8) — hex, decimal, and CSS tutorial

What You'll Learn

How to display the titlecase Lj ligature (ǈ) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+01C8 (LATIN CAPITAL LETTER L WITH SMALL LETTER J) in Latin Extended-B (U+0180–U+024F)—the form used at the start of words in South Slavic Latin script.

Render it with ǈ, ǈ, or CSS escape \01C8. There is no named HTML entity. Do not confuse with uppercase Ǉ (U+01C7) or lowercase ǉ (U+01C9).

⚡ Quick Reference — Titlecase Lj

Unicode U+01C8

Latin Extended-B

Hex Code ǈ

Hexadecimal reference

HTML Code ǈ

Decimal reference

Named Entity —

No named entity

Reference Table

Name           Value
────────────   ──────────
Unicode        U+01C8
Hex code       &#x01C8;
HTML code      &#456;
Named entity   (none)
CSS code       \01C8
Meaning        Titlecase Lj ligature (capital L + small j)
Uppercase      U+01C7 = Ǉ
Lowercase      U+01C9 = ǉ
Block          Latin Extended-B (U+0180–U+024F)

Complete HTML Example

A simple example showing titlecase Lj (ǈ) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
 <style>
  #point:after{
   content: "\01C8";
  }
 </style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Symbol (hex): &#x01C8;</p>
<p>Symbol (decimal): &#456;</p>
<p id="point">Symbol (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

🌐 Browser Support

Titlecase Lj (ǈ) is supported in modern browsers when the font includes Latin Extended-B:

Chrome1+

Firefox1+

Safari1+

Edge12+

Opera4+

Android4.4+

iOS Safari1+

👀 Live Preview

See titlecase Lj (ǈ) in typical language and typography contexts:

Large glyphǈ

Unicode nameLATIN CAPITAL LETTER L WITH SMALL LETTER J

Upper/title/lowerǇ ǈ ǉ

In textǉubav / ǈubav / ǇUBAV

Numeric refsǈ ǈ \01C8

🧠 How It Works

Hexadecimal Code

ǈ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 01C8 to display the character.

HTML markup

Decimal HTML Code

ǈ uses the decimal Unicode value 456 to display the same character.

HTML markup

CSS Entity

\01C8 is used in CSS stylesheets, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements.

CSS stylesheet

Same visual result

All three methods produce the glyph: ǈ. Unicode U+01C8 is the titlecase Lj form. Do not confuse with Ǉ (U+01C7) or ǉ (U+01C9), or separate L + j letters.

✅

Use Cases

Titlecase Lj (ǈ) is commonly used in:

✍️ Sentence-start spelling

Words like ǈubav at the beginning of sentences in Croatian and Serbian Latin text.

🌐 Multilingual sites

Websites serving Croatian, Serbian, or Bosnian-speaking audiences.

📚 Language learning

Textbooks showing the three LJ case forms (upper, title, lower).

📋 Linguistics

Orthography notes and digraph references in Slavic language studies.

📖 Typography

Font testing for Latin Extended-B ligature support.

⚙ CSS content

Pseudo-elements and generated content using \01C8 in stylesheets.

💡 Best Practices

Do

Use ǈ for titlecase Lj at word starts; use Ǉ for all-caps and ǉ for lowercase
Use numeric references (ǈ or ǈ) in HTML for portability
Use \01C8 in CSS content when inserting via pseudo-elements
Ensure your font supports Latin Extended-B for consistent rendering
Serve pages as UTF-8; you can also type ǈ directly in UTF-8 source

Don’t

Substitute separate L + j when the ligature character is required
Use padded Unicode like U+001C8—the correct value is U+01C8
Use \001C8 in CSS—the correct escape is \01C8
Confuse titlecase ǈ with uppercase Ǉ or lowercase ǉ
Put the CSS escape \01C8 directly in HTML text nodes

Key Takeaways

Three references render ǈ (no named entity)

ǈ ǈ

For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property

\01C8

Unicode U+01C8 — titlecase Lj (capital L + small j)

LJ family: Ǉ (U+01C7), ǈ (U+01C8), ǉ (U+01C9)

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display titlecase Lj (ǈ) in HTML?

Use ǈ (hex), ǈ (decimal), or \01C8 in CSS content. All produce ǈ. There is no named HTML entity.

What is the Unicode value for titlecase Lj?

U+01C8 (LATIN CAPITAL LETTER L WITH SMALL LETTER J). Hex 01C8, decimal 456. Uppercase Ǉ (U+01C7), lowercase ǉ (U+01C9).

When should I use titlecase Lj (ǈ) in HTML?

At the start of words in Croatian, Serbian, and Bosnian Latin text (e.g. ǈubav), in multilingual websites, language-learning resources, and anywhere the titlecase ligature form is required.

Is titlecase Lj the same as typing L and j separately?

No. ǈ (U+01C8) is a single Unicode ligature character. Separate L and j are two code points and may sort, search, or display differently from the proper ligature form.

What’s the difference between Ǉ, ǈ, and ǉ?

Ǉ (Ǉ) is the all-uppercase LJ form. ǈ (ǈ) is titlecase (capital L + small j). ǉ (ǉ) is lowercase. All three are distinct Unicode characters in Latin Extended-B.

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