HTML Entity for Uppercase V Reverse (Ʌ)
What You'll Learn
How to display the uppercase v reverse (Ʌ) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is officially named LATIN CAPITAL LETTER V WITH CURL (U+0245) in the Latin Extended-B block. It is commonly called turned V or reverse V—a rotated capital V used as the uppercase form paired with lowercase ʌ (U+028C) in IPA and linguistic notation.
Render it with Ʌ, Ʌ, or CSS escape \0245. There is no named HTML entity for this character. Do not confuse Ʌ with plain V (U+0056), Ʋ (v with hook), or the logical AND symbol ∧.
⚡ Quick Reference — Uppercase V Reverse Entity
U+0245Latin Extended-B
ɅHexadecimal reference
ɅDecimal reference
—No named entity
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+0245
Hex code Ʌ
HTML code Ʌ
Named entity (none)
CSS code \0245
Meaning Latin capital letter V with curl
Also called Turned V, reverse V
Related U+028C = ʌ (lowercase turned v)
Block Latin Extended-B (U+0180–U+024F)Complete HTML Example
A simple example showing the uppercase v reverse (Ʌ) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, the character directly, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\0245";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Symbol (hex): Ʌ</p>
<p>Symbol (decimal): Ʌ</p>
<p>Symbol (direct): Ʌ</p>
<p id="point">Symbol (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The uppercase v reverse (Ʌ) is supported in modern browsers when the font includes Latin Extended-B glyphs:
👀 Live Preview
See the uppercase v reverse (Ʌ) in phonetic and content contexts:
V (U+0056) | Ʋ (v with hook) | ∧ (logical AND)🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
Ʌ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 0245 to display the character. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
Ʌ uses the decimal Unicode value 581 to display the same character. A common method for Latin Extended-B characters.
Direct Character
Type Ʌ directly in HTML when your document uses UTF-8 encoding. There is no named entity for this precomposed letter.
CSS Entity
\0245 is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.
Same visual result
All methods produce the glyph: Ʌ. Unicode U+0245 sits in Latin Extended-B. Lowercase equivalent: U+028C (ʌ). Do not confuse with plain V (U+0056) or Ʋ (v with hook).
Use Cases
The uppercase v reverse (Ʌ) is commonly used in:
Capital form of the turned v letter in phonetic notation and linguistic transcriptions.
Academic papers, dictionaries, and language documentation using extended Latin IPA letters.
Language learning materials, pronunciation guides, and phonetics courses teaching IPA symbols.
Creative layouts and font specimens showcasing turned/reverse V as a distinctive glyph.
Character charts and linguistic resources requiring precise uppercase turned-v representation.
Some romanization systems use turned v; uppercase Ʌ appears in titles and headings.
When building HTML from phonetic data, using Ʌ or Ʌ guarantees correct output.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Serve pages as UTF-8; you can type Ʌ directly in UTF-8 source
- Use numeric references (
ɅorɅ) when escaping is required - Use
\0245in CSScontentwhen generating the symbol via pseudo-elements - Use fonts that support Latin Extended-B (U+0180–U+024F)
- Pair with lowercase ʌ (U+028C) when both cases are needed in phonetic text
Don’t
- Substitute plain
Vwhen Ʌ is required for linguistic accuracy - Confuse Ʌ (turned v) with Ʋ (v with hook) or ∧ (logical AND)
- Use the incorrect CSS escape
\00245—the correct value is\0245 - Expect a named HTML entity—none exists for Ʌ
- Put CSS escape
\0245in HTML text nodes
Key Takeaways
Type Ʌ directly, or use hex/decimal references
Ʌ ɅFor CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\0245Unicode U+0245 — LATIN CAPITAL LETTER V WITH CURL
Also called turned/reverse V; lowercase is ʌ (U+028C)
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Ʌ (hex), Ʌ (decimal), or \0245 in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity. In UTF-8 you can also type Ʌ directly.U+0245 (LATIN CAPITAL LETTER V WITH CURL). Latin Extended-B block. Hex 0245, decimal 581. Also called turned V or reverse V. Lowercase form is U+028C (ʌ).Ʌ or Ʌ in HTML, or \0245 in CSS.Explore More HTML Entities!
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