HTML Entity for Uppercase R Latin Long Leg (Ʀ)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+01A6

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Definition

What Is the Uppercase R Latin Long Leg Entity?

Uppercase R Latin Long Leg (Ʀ) is the Unicode character at U+01A6 (LATIN LETTER YR) in Latin Extended-B. It is a single letter related to a historical yr digraph form — not ordinary capital R.

Remember

Character     Ʀ
Unicode       U+01A6
Hex entity    &#x01A6;
Decimal       &#422;
CSS escape    \01A6
Named entity  (none)
Official name LATIN LETTER YR
Also called   R with long leg (informal)

All of these produce the same glyph: Ʀ. Compare with Uppercase R (U+0052) and Uppercase R Latin (U+0280).

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	`\01A6`	Stylesheet `content`
Named entity	—	Not defined in HTML5

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Need LATIN LETTER YR	Type the character, or `Ʀ` / `Ʀ`
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\01A6"`
Ordinary capital letter R	Use R (U+0052)
IPA small capital R	Use ʀ (U+0280)
Looking for a named entity	None for U+01A6 — use numeric form

See it

Live Preview

Latin letter YR in common comparison contexts.

Large glyph Ʀ

Compared R Ʀ ʀ

In sentence Letter: Ʀ (LATIN LETTER YR)

Label YR letter / R long leg

With entities Hex: Ʀ | Decimal: Ʀ

Code

Complete HTML Example

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

Hex + Decimal + CSS + Compare

All ways to produce Ʀ in a single document, plus a comparison with plain R.

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Uppercase R Latin Long Leg</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\01A6";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#x01A6;</p>
  <p>Using HTML Code: &#422;</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p>Typed directly: &#x01A6;</p>
  <p>Compare: R &#x01A6; &#x0280;</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: U+01A6 → Ʀ in HTML. The browser turns it into the glyph.

2. Decimal: same code point as 422 → Ʀ. Same result as hex.

3. CSS: use \01A6 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that glyph after the paragraph text.

4. Compare: plain R, YR letter Ʀ, and IPA small capital ʀ are three different characters.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with this character.

Named?

No named entity

HTML5 does not define a named entity for U+01A6. Use numeric forms.

Look-alikes

Not plain R or IPA ʀ

U+01A6 is LATIN LETTER YR. Do not substitute plain R (U+0052) or IPA small capital ʀ (U+0280).

Name

Official name is YR

Unicode calls it LATIN LETTER YR. “R latin long leg” is an informal site label for the same glyph.

Fonts

Check Extended-B coverage

Some fonts omit U+01A6. Prefer fonts with good Latin Extended-B support.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\01A6 belongs in CSS. Ʀ / Ʀ belong in HTML.

Semicolon

End references

Always finish with ; — write Ʀ, not &#422.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Uppercase R Latin Long Leg / LATIN LETTER YR (U+01A6) and its numeric entity forms (Ʀ, Ʀ, CSS \\01A6) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Glyph shape depends on Latin Extended-B font coverage.

✓ Universal support

Uppercase R Latin Long Leg

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+01A6 / entities Full support

Bottom line: Use Ʀ or Ʀ for the Unicode glyph, and \\01A6 only inside CSS content. Prefer fonts with Latin Extended-B support.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: this character is U+01A6 (decimal 422) — LATIN LETTER YR.
HTML: use Ʀ or Ʀ — there is no named entity.
CSS: use \01A6 inside content for generated text.
Watch out: U+01A6 ≠ U+0052 (plain R) ≠ U+0280 (IPA ʀ).

One line: U+01A6 → Ʀ / Ʀ / CSS \01A6.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display Uppercase R Latin Long Leg in HTML?

Use Ʀ (hex), Ʀ (decimal), or the CSS escape \01A6 in the content property. All render U+01A6. You can also paste the character directly when your file is UTF-8.

What is the Unicode value for Uppercase R Latin Long Leg?

U+01A6 (hex 01A6, decimal 422). Unicode names it LATIN LETTER YR. It belongs to Latin Extended-B and appears in African orthographies and linguistic notation related to a yr digraph form.

Is there a named HTML entity for U+01A6?

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

How is U+01A6 different from U+0052 and U+0280?

U+01A6 is LATIN LETTER YR (Ʀ). U+0052 is ordinary capital R. U+0280 is LATIN LETTER SMALL CAPITAL R (ʀ) used in IPA. They are different characters.

When should I use this character?

Use it when an orthography or linguistic source requires the YR letter specifically — not as a visual substitute for plain R or IPA small capital R.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+01A6?

HTML entities (Ʀ or Ʀ) go in markup. The CSS escape \01A6 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+01A6 (decimal 422) — official name LATIN LETTER YR in Latin Extended-B. HTML5 has no named entity. It is a single letter historically related to a yr digraph form, used in some African orthographies and linguistic notation. It is not the same as plain R (U+0052).

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