HTML Entity for Uppercase Yogh (Ȝ)
What You'll Learn
How to display the uppercase yogh (Ȝ) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is officially named LATIN CAPITAL LETTER YOGH—a historical letter used in Middle English, Scots, and related texts for sounds later spelled with gh, y, or z. It appears at the start of words such as Ȝif (If) and Ȝe (Ye). It is U+021C in the Latin Extended-B block.
Render it with Ȝ, Ȝ, or CSS escape \021C. There is no named HTML entity for yogh. Do not confuse Ȝ (yogh) with plain Y (U+0059), Z (U+005A), or G (U+0047).
⚡ Quick Reference — Uppercase Yogh Entity
U+021CLatin Extended-B
ȜHexadecimal reference
ȜDecimal reference
—No named entity
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+021C
Hex code Ȝ
HTML code Ȝ
Named entity (none)
CSS code \021C
Meaning Latin capital letter yogh
Historical Middle English / Scots
Related U+021D = ȝ (lowercase yogh)
U+0059 = Y (plain letter)
Block Latin Extended-B (U+0180–U+024F)Complete HTML Example
A simple example showing the uppercase yogh (Ȝ) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, the character directly, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\021C";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Symbol (hex): Ȝ</p>
<p>Symbol (decimal): Ȝ</p>
<p>Symbol (direct): Ȝ</p>
<p id="point">Symbol (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The uppercase yogh (Ȝ) is supported in modern browsers when the font includes Latin Extended-B glyphs:
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See the uppercase yogh (Ȝ) in historical and academic contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
Ȝ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 021C to display the character. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
Ȝ uses the decimal Unicode value 540 to display the same character. A common method for Latin Extended-B characters.
Direct Character
Type Ȝ directly in HTML when your document uses UTF-8 encoding. There is no named entity for yogh.
CSS Entity
\021C 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: Ȝ. Unicode U+021C sits in Latin Extended-B. Lowercase yogh is U+021D (ȝ). Do not confuse with plain Y, Z, or G. Use fonts with historical Latin support for reliable rendering.
Use Cases
The uppercase yogh (Ȝ) is commonly used in:
Authentic transcription of Middle English manuscripts and editions where yogh appears at word beginnings (e.g. Ȝif, Ȝe).
Historical Scots orthography and scholarly editions using the yogh letter.
Historical linguistics papers, philology courses, and character charts documenting English letter evolution.
Medieval studies, Middle English language courses, and museum or library digital exhibits.
Encoded editions of historical texts requiring accurate representation of yogh in HTML.
Font specimens and design references showcasing historical Latin letters.
When building HTML from historical text data, using Ȝ or Ȝ guarantees correct output.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Serve pages as UTF-8; you can type Ȝ directly in UTF-8 source
- Use numeric references (
ȜorȜ) when escaping is required - Use
\021Cin CSScontentwhen generating the symbol via pseudo-elements - Use fonts that support Latin Extended-B historical characters
- Distinguish Ȝ (yogh) from plain
Y,Z, andG
Don’t
- Substitute
Y,Z, orghwhen Ȝ is required for authentic historical transcription - Confuse Ȝ (yogh) with Ƿ (wynn) or plain Latin letters
- Use the old incorrect CSS escape
\0021C—the correct value is\021C - Expect a named HTML entity—none exists for Ȝ
- Put CSS escape
\021Cin HTML text nodes
Key Takeaways
Type Ȝ directly, or use hex/decimal references
Ȝ ȜFor CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\021CUnicode U+021C — LATIN CAPITAL LETTER YOGH
Middle English / Scots historical letter; lowercase is ȝ (U+021D)
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Ȝ (hex), Ȝ (decimal), or \021C in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity for yogh. In UTF-8 you can also type Ȝ directly.U+021C (LATIN CAPITAL LETTER YOGH). Latin Extended-B block. Hex 021C, decimal 540. Used in Middle English, Scots, and historical texts. Lowercase form is U+021D (ȝ).Ȝ or Ȝ, or the CSS entity \021C. In UTF-8 pages you can type Ȝ directly.gh, y, or z. Plain Y (U+0059) and Z (U+005A) are modern Latin letters. For authentic historical transcription, yogh is required where the original text used it.Explore More HTML Entities!
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