HTML Entity for Uppercase R Latin Long Leg (Ʀ)

Q: How do I display the uppercase r latin long leg (Ʀ) in HTML?

Use Ʀ (hex), Ʀ (decimal), or \01A6 in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity for Ʀ. In UTF-8 you can also type Ʀ directly.

Q: What is the Unicode value for the uppercase r latin long leg?

U+01A6 (LATIN LETTER YR) in the Latin Extended-B block. Hex 01A6, decimal 422. Used in African orthographies and linguistic transcription for the yr digraph unit.

Q: What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for uppercase r latin long leg?

HTML code (Ʀ or Ʀ) is used in HTML content. The CSS entity (\01A6) is used in CSS, e.g. in the content property of ::before or ::after. Both produce Ʀ but in different contexts.

Q: What is the difference between Ʀ and ʀ?

Ʀ (U+01A6) is LATIN LETTER YR in Latin Extended-B, used for yr in African orthographies. ʀ (U+0280) is LATIN LETTER SMALL CAPITAL R in IPA Extensions for the voiced uvular trill. They are different characters in different Unicode blocks.

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📚 Updated: Jun 2026

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Unicode U+01A6

HTML Entity for Uppercase R Latin Long Leg tutorial illustration

What You'll Learn

How to display the uppercase r latin long leg (Ʀ) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. In Unicode this is U+01A6 (LATIN LETTER YR) in the Latin Extended-B block. The glyph resembles an uppercase R with a long leg and is used in African orthographies and linguistic transcription to represent the yr sound unit.

Render it with Ʀ, Ʀ, or CSS escape \01A6. There is no named HTML entity. Do not confuse with ʀ (U+0280, IPA small capital R) or ɼ (U+027C, lowercase r with long leg).

⚡ Quick Reference — Uppercase R Latin Long Leg Entity

Unicode U+01A6

Latin Extended-B

Hex Code Ʀ

Hexadecimal reference

HTML Code Ʀ

Decimal reference

Named Entity —

No named entity

Reference Table

Name           Value
────────────   ──────────
Unicode        U+01A6
Hex code       &#x01A6;
HTML code      &#422;
Named entity   (none)
CSS code       \01A6
Unicode name   LATIN LETTER YR
Meaning        yr digraph unit (African orthographies)
Related        U+0280 = ʀ (IPA small capital R)
Block          Latin Extended-B (U+0180–U+024F)

Complete HTML Example

A simple example showing the uppercase r latin long leg (Ʀ) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
 <style>
  #point:after{
   content: "\01A6";
  }
 </style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Symbol (hex): &#x01A6;</p>
<p>Symbol (decimal): &#422;</p>
<p id="point">Symbol (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>

Try it Yourself

🌐 Browser Support

The uppercase r latin long leg (Ʀ) is supported in all modern browsers as part of Latin Extended-B:

Chrome1+

Firefox1+

Safari1+

Edge12+

Opera4+

Android4.4+

iOS Safari1+

👀 Live Preview

See the uppercase r latin long leg (Ʀ) in linguistic and typographic contexts:

Large glyphƦ

Unicode nameLATIN LETTER YR

Usageyr digraph unit in African orthographies and linguistic transcription

Not the same asplain R (U+0052) | ʀ (IPA, U+0280) | ɼ (U+027C)

Numeric refsƦ Ʀ \01A6

🧠 How It Works

Hexadecimal Code

Ʀ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 01A6 to display the character. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.

HTML markup

Decimal HTML Code

Ʀ uses the decimal Unicode value 422 to display the same character. A common method for Latin Extended-B characters.

HTML markup

CSS Entity

\01A6 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: Ʀ. Unicode U+01A6 sits in Latin Extended-B. There is no named HTML entity. Do not confuse with plain R (U+0052), ʀ (U+0280), or ɼ (U+027C).

✅

Use Cases

The uppercase r latin long leg (Ʀ) is commonly used in:

🇷🇶 African orthographies

Writing systems that use LATIN LETTER YR for the yr sound unit in African languages.

🗣 Linguistic transcription

Phonological and orthographic notation requiring the yr digraph as a single letterform.

📚 Academic papers

Scholarly publications and language documentation referencing this specialized Latin letter.

⚙ Programmatic HTML

When building HTML from linguistic databases, using Ʀ or Ʀ guarantees correct output.

📄 Typography & publishing

Digital editions and font specimens showcasing Latin Extended-B coverage.

📖 Language resources

Online dictionaries, corpora, and educational content for languages using yr notation.

🎨 CSS generated content

Using \01A6 in the CSS content property to insert Ʀ via pseudo-elements.

💡 Best Practices

Do

Use Ʀ or Ʀ in HTML (no named entity exists)
Serve pages as UTF-8; you can also type Ʀ directly in UTF-8 source
Use fonts that include Latin Extended-B (U+0180–U+024F) for reliable rendering
Distinguish Ʀ (LATIN LETTER YR) from ʀ (IPA small capital R) and plain R
Pick one numeric style (hex or decimal) per project for consistency

Don’t

Assume a named entity exists—there is none for Ʀ
Substitute plain R when Ʀ is required in orthographic text
Confuse Ʀ (Latin Extended-B) with ʀ (IPA Extensions) or ɼ (lowercase long leg)
Put CSS escape \01A6 in HTML text nodes
Use \001A6 in CSS—the correct escape is \01A6

Key Takeaways

Three references render Ʀ (no named entity)

Ʀ Ʀ

For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property

\01A6

Unicode U+01A6 — LATIN LETTER YR

Latin Extended-B; used for yr in African orthographies and linguistics

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display the uppercase r latin long leg (Ʀ) in HTML?

Use Ʀ (hex), Ʀ (decimal), or \01A6 in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity for this character. In UTF-8 you can also type Ʀ directly.

What is the Unicode value for the uppercase r latin long leg?

U+01A6 (LATIN LETTER YR). Latin Extended-B block. Hex 01A6, decimal 422. Used in African orthographies and linguistic transcription for the yr digraph unit.

When should I use the uppercase r latin long leg in HTML?

When displaying African language orthographies, linguistic transcription of the yr sound unit, academic papers, typography samples, or any content requiring LATIN LETTER YR (Ʀ).

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for uppercase r latin long leg?

HTML code (Ʀ or Ʀ) is used in HTML content. The CSS entity (\01A6) is used in CSS, e.g. in the content property of pseudo-elements. Both produce Ʀ but in different contexts.

What is the difference between Ʀ and ʀ?

Ʀ (U+01A6) is LATIN LETTER YR in Latin Extended-B, used for yr in African orthographies. ʀ (U+0280) is LATIN LETTER SMALL CAPITAL R in IPA Extensions for the voiced uvular trill. They are different characters in different Unicode blocks with different linguistic roles.

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