Is there a named HTML entity for uppercase Z stroke?

No. Use numeric codes (Ƶ or Ƶ) or the CSS entity \01B5. In UTF-8 pages you can type Ƶ directly.

HTML Entity for Uppercase Z Stroke (Ƶ)

Q: How do I display the uppercase Z stroke (Ƶ) in HTML?

Use Ƶ (hex), Ƶ (decimal), or \01B5 in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity for Ƶ. In UTF-8 you can also type Ƶ directly.

Q: What is the Unicode value for the uppercase Z stroke?

U+01B5 (LATIN CAPITAL LETTER Z WITH STROKE) in the Latin Extended-B block. Hex 01B5, decimal 437. Used in Berber orthography and linguistic notation. Lowercase form is U+01B6 (ƶ).

Q: What is the difference between Z stroke (Ƶ) and plain Z?

Ƶ (U+01B5) is Z with a horizontal stroke through the letter. Z (U+005A) is the plain uppercase Latin letter. They are distinct Unicode characters.

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📚 Updated: Jun 2026

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Unicode U+01B5

HTML Entity for Uppercase Z Stroke tutorial illustration

What You'll Learn

How to display the uppercase Z with stroke (Ƶ) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+01B5 (LATIN CAPITAL LETTER Z WITH STROKE) in the Latin Extended-B block—a Z with a horizontal stroke through the letter. It is the uppercase pair of ƶ (U+01B6) and appears in Berber (Amazigh) orthography, linguistic notation, and specialized romanization systems.

Render it with Ƶ, Ƶ, or CSS escape \01B5. There is no named HTML entity for this character. Do not confuse Ƶ (Z stroke) with plain Z (U+005A), Ȥ (Z hook), or accented Z letters like Ž (Z caron).

⚡ Quick Reference — Uppercase Z Stroke Entity

Unicode U+01B5

Latin Extended-B

Hex Code Ƶ

Hexadecimal reference

HTML Code Ƶ

Decimal reference

Named Entity —

No named entity

Reference Table

Name           Value
────────────   ──────────
Unicode        U+01B5
Hex code       &#x01B5;
HTML code      &#437;
Named entity   (none)
CSS code       \01B5
Meaning        Latin capital letter Z with stroke
Related        U+01B6 = ƶ (lowercase z stroke)
               U+005A = Z (plain letter)
Block          Latin Extended-B (U+0180–U+024F)

Complete HTML Example

A simple example showing the uppercase Z stroke (Ƶ) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
 <style>
  #point:after{
   content: "\01B5";
  }
 </style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Symbol (hex): &#x01B5;</p>
<p>Symbol (decimal): &#437;</p>
<p id="point">Symbol (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

🌐 Browser Support

The uppercase Z stroke (Ƶ) is supported in modern browsers when the font includes Latin Extended-B glyphs:

Chrome1+

Firefox1+

Safari1+

Edge12+

Opera4+

Android4.4+

iOS Safari1+

👀 Live Preview

See the uppercase Z stroke (Ƶ) in orthographic and linguistic contexts:

Large glyphƵ

Unicode nameLatin capital letter Z with stroke

Lowercaseƶ (U+01B6) — Latin small letter z with stroke

UsageBerber (Amazigh) orthography and specialized linguistic romanization

Not the same asplain Z (U+005A) | Ȥ (Z hook) | Ž (Z caron)

Numeric refsƵ Ƶ \01B5

🧠 How It Works

Hexadecimal Code

Ƶ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 01B5 to display the character. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.

HTML markup

Decimal HTML Code

Ƶ uses the decimal Unicode value 437 to display the same character. A common method for Latin Extended-B characters.

HTML markup

CSS Entity

\01B5 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: Ƶ. Unicode U+01B5 sits in Latin Extended-B. Lowercase equivalent: U+01B6 (ƶ). Do not confuse with plain Z (U+005A) or Ȥ (Z hook). Use fonts with extended Latin support for reliable rendering.

✅

Use Cases

The uppercase Z stroke (Ƶ) is commonly used in:

🇪🇪 Berber orthography

Capital form of the z-with-stroke letter in Amazigh (Berber) writing systems and romanization.

🔤 Linguistics

Phonetic transcription, dictionaries, and academic papers using specialized Latin letters in uppercase.

📚 Academic writing

Scholarly publications and language studies requiring correct stroked-letter notation at word starts.

📄 Publishing

Books, journals, and digital content in languages using the Z-with-stroke character.

🌐 Internationalization

Multilingual websites and CMS content requiring extended Latin character support.

🎨 Typography

Font specimens and design references showcasing Latin Extended-B characters.

⚙ Programmatic HTML

When building HTML from linguistic data, using Ƶ or Ƶ guarantees correct output.

💡 Best Practices

Do

Serve pages as UTF-8; you can type Ƶ directly in UTF-8 source
Use numeric references (Ƶ or Ƶ) when escaping is required
Use \01B5 in CSS content when generating the symbol via pseudo-elements
Use fonts that support Latin Extended-B characters
Distinguish Ƶ (Z stroke) from plain Z and other Z variants

Don’t

Substitute plain Z when Ƶ is required for correct orthography
Confuse Ƶ (Z stroke, U+01B5) with Ȥ (Z hook) or Ž (Z caron)
Use the old incorrect CSS escape \001B5—the correct value is \01B5
Expect a named HTML entity—none exists for Ƶ
Put CSS escape \01B5 in HTML text nodes

Key Takeaways

Type Ƶ directly, or use hex/decimal references

Ƶ Ƶ

For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property

\01B5

Unicode U+01B5 — LATIN CAPITAL LETTER Z WITH STROKE

Berber orthography and linguistics; lowercase is ƶ (U+01B6)

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display the uppercase Z stroke (Ƶ) in HTML?

Use Ƶ (hex), Ƶ (decimal), or \01B5 in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity. In UTF-8 you can also type Ƶ directly.

What is the Unicode value for the uppercase Z stroke?

U+01B5 (LATIN CAPITAL LETTER Z WITH STROKE). Latin Extended-B block. Hex 01B5, decimal 437. Used in Berber orthography and linguistic notation. Lowercase form is U+01B6 (ƶ).

When should I use the Z stroke (Ƶ) in HTML?

For Berber (Amazigh) orthography in uppercase, linguistic and academic writing, specialized romanization systems, and any content requiring a capital Z with a horizontal stroke.

What is the difference between Z stroke (Ƶ) and plain Z?

Ƶ (U+01B5) is Z with a horizontal stroke through the letter, used in Berber orthography and specialized linguistics. Plain Z (U+005A) is the standard uppercase Latin letter. They are different characters with different Unicode values.

Is there a named HTML entity for Ƶ?

No. Use Ƶ or Ƶ in HTML, or \01B5 in CSS.

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