HTML Entity for Uppercase R Latin (ʀ)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+0280

HTML Entity for Uppercase R Latin (U+0280) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is the Uppercase R Latin Entity?

Uppercase R Latin (ʀ) is the Unicode character at U+0280 (LATIN LETTER SMALL CAPITAL R) in IPA Extensions. It is a small capital R used in IPA phonetic notation — not the same as ordinary capital R.

Remember

Character     ʀ
Unicode       U+0280
Hex entity    &#x0280;
Decimal       &#640;
CSS escape    \0280
Named entity  (none)
Official name LATIN LETTER SMALL CAPITAL R
IPA use       voiced uvular trill

All of these produce the same glyph: ʀ. Compare with Uppercase R (U+0052) and small capital inverted R ʁ (U+0281).

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Direct character	`ʀ`	HTML text (UTF-8)
Hex entity	`ʀ`	HTML markup
Decimal entity	`ʀ`	HTML markup
CSS escape	`\0280`	Stylesheet `content`
Named entity	—	Not defined in HTML5

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Need IPA small capital R	Type the character, or `ʀ` / `ʀ`
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\0280"`
Ordinary capital letter R	Use R (U+0052)
Voiced uvular fricative (ʁ)	Use `ʁ` (U+0281) — different IPA letter
Looking for a named entity	None for U+0280 — use numeric form

See it

Live Preview

Small capital R in phonetic and comparison contexts.

IPA sample uvular trill [ʀ]

Large glyph ʀ

Compared R ʀ r ʁ fricative

In sentence Symbol: ʀ (small capital)

With entities Hex: ʀ | Decimal: ʀ

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows this character with hex, decimal, CSS, and a size comparison. Use View Output or open the live editor.

Hex + Decimal + CSS + Compare

All ways to produce ʀ in a single document, plus a size comparison with R and r.

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Uppercase R Latin</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\0280";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#x0280;</p>
  <p>Using HTML Code: &#640;</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p>Typed directly: &#x0280;</p>
  <p>Compare: R &#x0280; r</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: U+0280 → ʀ in HTML. The browser turns it into the glyph.

2. Decimal: same code point as 640 → ʀ. Same result as hex.

3. CSS: use \0280 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that glyph after the paragraph text.

4. Compare: R ʀ r shows how the small capital sits between full capital and lowercase.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with this character.

Named?

No named entity

HTML5 does not define a named entity for U+0280. Use numeric forms.

Look-alikes

Not plain R or ʁ

U+0280 is the uvular trill (ʀ). Do not substitute plain R (U+0052) or inverted small capital ʁ (U+0281, fricative).

Size

It is a small capital

The glyph looks smaller than full capital R. That is intentional — Unicode names it a small capital letter.

Fonts

Check IPA coverage

Some fonts omit U+0280. Prefer fonts with good IPA Extensions support.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\0280 belongs in CSS. ʀ / ʀ belong in HTML.

Semicolon

End references

Always finish with ; — write ʀ, not &#640.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Uppercase R Latin / LATIN LETTER SMALL CAPITAL R (U+0280) and its numeric entity forms (ʀ, ʀ, CSS \\0280) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Glyph shape depends on IPA Extensions font coverage.

✓ Universal support

Uppercase R Latin

Encode with hex, decimal, or CSS escape — or paste the character in UTF-8 HTML.

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+0280 / entities Full support

Bottom line: Use ʀ or ʀ for the Unicode glyph, and \\0280 only inside CSS content. Prefer fonts with IPA Extensions support.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: this character is U+0280 (decimal 640) — LATIN LETTER SMALL CAPITAL R.
HTML: use ʀ or ʀ — there is no named entity.
CSS: use \0280 inside content for generated text.
Watch out: IPA uvular trill; U+0280 ≠ U+0052 (plain R) ≠ U+0281 (ʁ).

One line: U+0280 → ʀ / ʀ / CSS \0280.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display Uppercase R Latin in HTML?

Use ʀ (hex), ʀ (decimal), or the CSS escape \0280 in the content property. All render U+0280. You can also paste the character directly when your file is UTF-8.

What is the Unicode value for Uppercase R Latin?

U+0280 (hex 0280, decimal 640). Unicode names it LATIN LETTER SMALL CAPITAL R. It belongs to IPA Extensions and is used in IPA for the voiced uvular trill.

Is there a named HTML entity for U+0280?

No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for this character. Use numeric references like ʀ or ʀ.

How is U+0280 different from U+0052 and U+0281?

U+0280 is a small capital R (ʀ) used in IPA. U+0052 is ordinary capital R. U+0281 is LATIN LETTER SMALL CAPITAL INVERTED R (ʁ), the voiced uvular fricative. They are different characters.

What does U+0280 represent in phonetic notation?

In the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), ʀ represents the voiced uvular trill. Prefer fonts with IPA Extensions coverage for accurate glyphs.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+0280?

HTML entities (ʀ or ʀ) go in markup. The CSS escape \0280 is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render the same glyph.

Did you know?

This character is Unicode U+0280 (decimal 640) — official name LATIN LETTER SMALL CAPITAL R in IPA Extensions. HTML5 has no named entity. In IPA it represents the voiced uvular trill. It is a small capital, not the same as full capital R (U+0052).

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