C with Cedilla (ç)
HTML entity for c with cedilla (ç). Learn how to use ç or ç in HTML for French, Portuguese, Turkish, and other languages.
Letter
ç
C with Cedilla
All Formats
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Character | ç |
| HTML Entity | ç |
| HTML Code (Decimal) | ç |
| Unicode | U+00E7 |
| CSS Content | \00E7 |
| Category | Letter |
About C with Cedilla
The letter ç (lowercase c with cedilla) is used in French, Portuguese, Catalan, Turkish, and several other languages. The cedilla indicates that the "c" is pronounced as an "s" sound rather than a "k" sound before the vowels "a," "o," and "u."
In HTML, insert this character using ç, ç, or ç. The named entity ç has been part of the HTML specification since its earliest versions and is universally supported. For the uppercase version (Ç), use Ç or Ç.
The letter ç is part of the Latin-1 Supplement Unicode block. In French, it appears in common words like "français" (French), "garçon" (boy), and "façade" (facade). In Portuguese, it appears in words like "coração" (heart) and "avançar" (to advance). The cedilla is essential for correct spelling in these languages.
In CSS, use "\00E7" with the content property for pseudo-element insertion. This character is necessary for multilingual websites that include French or Portuguese content. Screen readers pronounce it correctly based on the declared language of the document or text element.
Usage Examples
<!-- Using named entity -->
<p>This is the C with Cedilla: ç</p>
<!-- Using numeric code -->
<p>This is the C with Cedilla: ç</p>
<!-- Using the character directly (UTF-8) -->
<p>This is the C with Cedilla: ç</p>
<!-- In CSS -->
.icon::before {
content: "\00E7";
}FAQ
What is the HTML entity for C with Cedilla?
The C with Cedilla (ç) can be inserted using the named entity ç, the numeric code ç, or by pasting the character directly in a UTF-8 document.
How do I use ç in CSS?
In CSS, use the content property with the value "\00E7". For example: content: "\00E7";
What is the Unicode code point for C with Cedilla?
The Unicode code point for C with Cedilla is U+00E7. This is the universal identifier for this character across all platforms and programming languages.
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