HTML Entity for Uppercase Z Caron (Ž)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+017D

HTML Entity for uppercase Z caron (U+017D) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is Uppercase Z Caron?

Uppercase Z caron (Ž) is the Unicode character at U+017D in Latin Extended-A. Official name: LATIN CAPITAL LETTER Z WITH CARON — a capital Z with a háček (caron), used in Czech, Slovak, Slovenian, and related orthographies.

Remember

Character     Ž
Unicode       U+017D
Named entity  &Zcaron;  (capital Z)
Hex entity    &#x17D;
Decimal       &#381;
CSS escape    \017D
Not the same  ž · Ź · Ż

Prefer &Zcaron; in HTML markup — the capital Z in the name matters. Numeric forms and typing Ž in UTF-8 also work. For the lowercase letter, use &zcaron; (ž).

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Named entity	`&Zcaron;`	HTML markup (preferred)
Direct character	`Ž`	HTML text (UTF-8)
Hex entity	`Ž`	HTML markup
Decimal entity	`Ž`	HTML markup
CSS escape	`\017D`	Stylesheet `content`
Lowercase (related)	ž (U+017E)	Named `&zcaron;`

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Capital Z with caron (Ž)	`&Zcaron;` or type `Ž`
Lowercase z with caron (ž)	ž (`&zcaron;`)
Capital Z with acute (Ź)	Ź (`&Zacute;`)
Capital Z with dot above (Ż)	Ż (`&Zdot;`)
Plain capital Z	Z (U+005A)
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\017D"`

See it

Live Preview

Uppercase Z caron rendered alone and next to related letters.

Large glyph Ž

Notation ŽIVOT

Compared Ž | ž | Ź | Ż

Hint Compare: Caron Ž | Lower ž | Acute Ź | Dot Ż

With entities Named: Ž | Hex: Ž | Decimal: Ž

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows the letter with named, hex, decimal, CSS escape, and a typed character. Use View Output or open the live editor.

Named + Hex + Decimal + CSS + Typed

Five ways to produce Ž, plus a short Czech word.

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Uppercase Z Caron (Ž)</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\017D";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Named Entity: &Zcaron;</p>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#x17D;</p>
  <p>Using HTML Code: &#381;</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p>Typed directly: Ž</p>
  <p lang="cs">Česky: &Zcaron;IVOT</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Named: &Zcaron; (capital Z) is the clearest HTML form for U+017D. Lowercase &zcaron; is a different character (ž).

2. Hex: U+017D → Ž in HTML. Same glyph as the named entity.

3. Decimal: same code point as 381 → Ž. Same glyph as hex and named.

4. CSS: use \017D in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that Ž after the paragraph text.

5. Typed / word: paste Ž in UTF-8, or write &Zcaron;IVOT with lang="cs".

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with U+017D.

Case

&Zcaron; ≠ &zcaron;

&Zcaron; → Ž (capital). &zcaron; → ž (lowercase). Entity names are case-sensitive.

vs Ź

Not an acute

Ź (&Zacute;) is Polish Ź. Ž uses a háček (ˇ), not an acute (´).

vs Ż

Not a dot above

Ż (&Zdot;) is Polish Ż. Do not swap caron and dot.

vs Z

Not plain Z

ASCII Z (U+005A) has no háček. Use &Zcaron; when the language requires Ž.

Encoding

Keep UTF-8 declared

Latin Extended-A letters display reliably with <meta charset="UTF-8">. Prefer named entities when encoding is uncertain.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\017D belongs in CSS strings. &Zcaron; / Ž / Ž belong in HTML.

A11y

Use real language context

When Ž appears in Czech or Slovak words, keep surrounding text and lang accurate (for example lang="cs" or lang="sk").

Compatibility

Browser Support

Uppercase Z caron (U+017D) and its entity forms (&Zcaron;, Ž, Ž, CSS \\017D) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Latin Extended-A glyphs are widely available in system fonts.

✓ Universal support

Uppercase Z Caron (Ž)

Encode with named, hex, decimal, CSS escape, or type the character — same code point everywhere encoding is supported.

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+017D / &Zcaron; Full support

Bottom line: Prefer &Zcaron; (capital Z) in HTML. Use \\017D only inside CSS content. Do not confuse with &zcaron; (ž), Ź, or Ż.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: uppercase Z caron is U+017D (decimal 381) — glyph Ž.
HTML: prefer &Zcaron; (capital Z) — also Ž / Ž.
CSS: use \017D inside content for generated text.
Meaning: Ž is capital caron — not ž (&zcaron;), not Ź (acute), not Ż (dot).

One line: U+017D → &Zcaron; / Ž / Ž / CSS \017D.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display Ž in HTML?

Use &Zcaron; (named), Ž (hex), Ž (decimal), type Ž directly in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \017D in content. Prefer &Zcaron; in normal HTML.

What is the Unicode value for uppercase Z caron?

U+017D (LATIN CAPITAL LETTER Z WITH CARON). Hex 17D, decimal 381. It belongs to Latin Extended-A (U+0100–U+017F).

Is there a named HTML entity for U+017D?

Yes. Use &Zcaron; (capital Z). Numeric forms Ž and Ž also work. Note: &zcaron; (lowercase) is a different letter (ž).

Is Ž the same as ž or Ź?

No. Ž is U+017D (&Zcaron;, capital caron). ž is U+017E (&zcaron;). Ź is Z with acute (&Zacute;, U+0179).

When should I use &Zcaron;?

Use it for Czech, Slovak, Slovenian, Croatian, and other text that needs capital Ž — for example ŽIVOT — not as a substitute for plain Z, Ź, or Ż.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+017D?

HTML entities (&Zcaron;, Ž, or Ž) go in markup. The CSS escape \017D goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).

Did you know?

Uppercase Z caron is Unicode U+017D (decimal 381) — glyph Ž in Latin Extended-A (U+0100–U+017F). HTML5 names it &Zcaron; (capital Z). Official name: LATIN CAPITAL LETTER Z WITH CARON. Lowercase is &zcaron; (ž, U+017E). Essential in Czech, Slovak, Slovenian, Croatian, and related orthographies. Do not confuse with acute Ź (&Zacute;) or dot above Ż (&Zdot;).

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Learn the HTML entity for uppercase Z with dot above (U+017B).

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