HTML Entity for Uppercase Q (Q)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+0051

HTML Entity for uppercase Q (U+0051) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is Uppercase Q?

Uppercase Q (Q) is the Basic Latin character at Unicode U+0051 (LATIN CAPITAL LETTER Q). It is the seventeenth letter of the Latin alphabet and a core ASCII character. You can type Q directly in HTML, or write a numeric character reference when you need an explicit entity form.

Remember

Character     Q
Unicode       U+0051
Hex entity    &#x51;
Decimal       &#81;
CSS escape    \0051
Named entity  (none)
Not the same  q · ℚ · Ɋ

Prefer typing Q in normal page text. Use Q / Q for CSS content, generated markup, or when encoding must be explicit. For the lowercase pair see lowercase q; for the double-struck form see uppercase Q double struck.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Direct character	`Q`	HTML text (preferred)
Hex entity	`Q`	HTML markup
Decimal entity	`Q`	HTML markup
CSS escape	`\0051`	Stylesheet `content`
Named entity	—	Not defined in HTML5
Lowercase pair	`q` (U+0071)	Small letter q

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Normal paragraphs, headings, labels	Type `Q`
Need an entity in HTML source	`Q` or `Q`
Lowercase q	Use q / `q`
Double-struck capital Q	Use `ℚ` (U+211A)
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\0051"`

See it

Live Preview

Uppercase Q rendered next to related letters.

Example The letter Q follows P in the alphabet.

Large glyph Q

Compared Q q ℚ Ɋ

With entities Hex: Q | Decimal: Q

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows Uppercase Q with hex, decimal, typed character, and CSS escape. Use View Output or open the live editor.

Hex + Decimal + Typed + CSS

Four ways to produce Q, plus a short alphabet sentence.

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Uppercase Q in HTML</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\0051";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#x51;</p>
  <p>Using HTML Code: &#81;</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p>Typed directly: Q</p>
  <p>Example: The letter Q follows P in the alphabet.</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex / decimal: U+0051 → Q or Q. The browser turns either into Q.

2. Typed: most keyboards can type Q directly in UTF-8 HTML — usually the simplest option.

3. CSS: use \0051 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that Q after the paragraph text.

4. Example: write normal text with a typed Q for everyday content.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with Uppercase Q.

Type it

Prefer the typed character

For body text, type Q. Entities are useful for CSS escapes and generated content, not everyday paragraphs.

Named?

No named entity for plain Q

HTML5 does not define &Q;. Use Q / Q, or type Q.

ℚ

Not double-struck Q

U+211A (ℚ) is a different character. See uppercase Q double struck.

Not Q with hook tail

U+024A (Ɋ) is a Latin Extended-B letter. See uppercase Q hook tail.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\0051 belongs in CSS strings. Q / Q belong in HTML.

Case

Case is significant

Q (U+0051) and q (U+0071) are different characters. Use the case your content requires.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Uppercase Q (U+0051) and its entity forms (Q, Q, CSS \\0051) are supported in all mainstream browsers — it is core Basic Latin (ASCII).

✓ Universal support

Uppercase Q (Q)

Encode with hex, decimal, CSS escape, or type the character — same ASCII code point everywhere.

100% Browser coverage

Google Chrome Supported

Yes

Microsoft Edge Supported

Yes

Mozilla Firefox Supported

Yes

Apple Safari Supported

Yes

Opera Supported

Yes

Internet Explorer All versions

Yes

U+0051 / entities Full support

Bottom line: Prefer typing Q in HTML text. Use Q / Q when you need an entity, and \\0051 only inside CSS content.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: this letter is U+0051 (decimal 81) — glyph Q.
HTML: type Q, or use Q / Q — no named entity.
CSS: use \0051 inside content for generated text.
Watch out: plain Q ≠ ℚ ≠ Ɋ.

One line: U+0051 → type Q / Q / Q / CSS \0051.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display uppercase Q in HTML?

Type Q directly, or use Q (hex), Q (decimal), or the CSS escape \0051 in content. There is no named HTML entity for U+0051.

What is the Unicode value for this letter?

U+0051 (LATIN CAPITAL LETTER Q). Hex 51, decimal 81. It belongs to Basic Latin (ASCII).

Is there a named HTML entity for uppercase Q?

No. Plain ASCII letters do not have named HTML entities. Use numeric references like Q or Q when you need an entity form.

When should I use an entity instead of typing Q?

Prefer typing Q in normal page text. Use entities for CSS content, generated markup, or when encoding must be explicit.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for Q?

HTML entities (Q or Q) go in markup. The CSS escape \0051 goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).

Is Q the same as ℚ or Ɋ?

No. Q is Latin capital Q (U+0051). ℚ is double-struck capital Q (&Qopf;, U+211A). Ɋ is Latin capital Q with hook tail (U+024A).

Did you know?

Uppercase Q (Q) is Unicode U+0051 (decimal 81) — LATIN CAPITAL LETTER Q in Basic Latin (ASCII). HTML5 has no named entity for it — type Q directly, or use Q / Q when you need an entity form. Do not confuse it with double-struck Q (ℚ) or Q with hook tail (Ɋ).

Next: Uppercase Q Double Struck Capital

Learn the HTML entity for double-struck capital Q — next in this sequence.

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