HTML Entity for Black Left Bullet (⁌)
What You'll Learn
How to display Black Left Bullet (⁌) in HTML and CSS. This character is U+204C in the General Punctuation block (U+2000–U+206F). Its Unicode name is BLACK LEFTWARDS BULLET—a left-pointing bullet or list marker, often used as an alternative to standard bullets or for directional UI accents.
There is no named HTML entity for U+204C. Use ⁌ or ⁌ in markup, or \204C in stylesheet content. The symbol suits bullet lists, navigation markers, UI design, and document formatting. Pair decorative bullets with visible text or aria-label when they convey meaning.
⚡ Quick Reference — Black Left Bullet
U+204CGeneral Punctuation (U+2000–U+206F)
⁌Hexadecimal reference
⁌Decimal reference
—None (use numeric refs)
Name Value
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Unicode U+204C
Hex code ⁌
HTML code ⁌
Named entity —
CSS code \204CComplete HTML Example
This example shows U+204C using hexadecimal and decimal character references, plus a CSS content escape on a pseudo-element:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\204C";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Black Left Bullet using Hexa Decimal: ⁌</p>
<p>Black Left Bullet using HTML Code: ⁌</p>
<p id="point">Black Left Bullet using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
U+204C is widely supported in modern browsers; bullet glyph shape varies by typeface:
👀 Live Preview
See the glyph at different sizes and beside the paired rightwards bullet (font-dependent):
⁌ Second item
⁌ Third item
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
⁌ references code point U+204C using hex digits 204C after the #x prefix.
Decimal HTML Code
⁌ is the decimal equivalent (8268) for the same Black Left Bullet character.
CSS Entity
\204C is the CSS escape for U+204C, used in the content property of ::before or ::after.
Same visual result
Hex, decimal, and CSS escapes all produce ⁌. There is no named HTML entity for U+204C.
Use Cases
The Black Left Bullet (⁌) is commonly used for:
Alternative list markers for unordered lists, outlines, and nested content.
Buttons, navigation indicators, menus, and graphical UI elements.
Left-pointing markers, back buttons, and navigation hints.
Section markers, pull quotes, and typographic accents in articles.
Web design accents, borders, and decorative bullet points.
List items, menu indicators, and compact touch interfaces.
Pair ⁌ with text or ARIA when used for decorative or directional markers.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use hex or decimal consistently—there is no named entity for U+204C
- Pair ⁌ with ⁍ (black rightwards bullet) for bidirectional list styling
- Scale with
font-sizeso the bullet fits list and UI contexts - Choose fonts that support the General Punctuation block (U+2000–U+206F)
- Use
\204Conly inside CSScontent, not inside HTML text nodes - Add
aria-hidden="true"when purely decorative, or text for meaningful markers
Don’t
- Confuse U+204C with U+204D (rightwards bullet) or standard bullets (• •)
- Rely on ⁌ alone to communicate meaning in critical UI
- Assume every font renders punctuation bullets crisply at small sizes
- Use decorative bullets as the only navigation or state cue
- Mix CSS escapes into HTML text nodes (use numeric refs in markup)
Key Takeaways
Two numeric references render the same glyph
⁌ ⁌CSS content escape
\204CU+204C is a leftwards bullet; pairs with Black Rightwards Bullet U+204D
General Punctuation block U+2000–U+206F; no named HTML entity
Pair ornamental glyphs with text or ARIA when meaning must be clear
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⁌ (hex), ⁌ (decimal), or \204C in CSS content. There is no named entity; all valid methods render ⁌.U+204C (hex 204C, decimal 8268). General Punctuation (U+2000–U+206F). Unicode name BLACK LEFTWARDS BULLET.\204C escape belongs in stylesheets (for example on pseudo-elements). Do not paste CSS escapes into HTML text nodes.⁌, ⁌, or \204C in CSS depending on whether you are authoring markup or styles.Explore More HTML Entities!
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