HTML Entity for Bottom Arc Anticlockwise Arrow (⤻)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Bottom Arc Anticlockwise Arrow (⤻) in HTML and CSS. This character is U+293B in the Supplemental Arrows-B block (U+2900–U+297F). It depicts an arrow curving along the bottom of an implied circle with its arrowhead pointing left—indicating anticlockwise (counterclockwise) rotation or trajectory.
Its counterpart is the Bottom Arc Clockwise Arrow (⤼ U+293C). The symbol is classified as a math symbol and appears in vector field diagrams, physics illustrations of rotational forces, topology, and scientific notation. There is no named HTML entity for U+293B. Use ⤻ or ⤻ in markup, or \293B in stylesheet content.
⚡ Quick Reference — Bottom Arc Anticlockwise Arrow
U+293BSupplemental Arrows-B (U+2900–U+297F)
⤻Hexadecimal reference
⤻Decimal reference
—None (use numeric refs)
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+293B
Hex code ⤻
HTML code ⤻
Named entity —
CSS code \293BComplete HTML Example
This example shows U+293B using hexadecimal and decimal character references, plus a CSS content escape on a pseudo-element. There is no named HTML entity for this symbol:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\293B";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Bottom Arc Anticlockwise Arrow using Hexa Decimal: ⤻</p>
<p>Bottom Arc Anticlockwise Arrow using HTML Code: ⤻</p>
<p id="point">Bottom Arc Anticlockwise Arrow using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
U+293B is widely supported in modern browsers; arrow glyph artwork varies by typeface (Cambria Math, DejaVu Serif, and similar fonts render it best):
👀 Live Preview
See the arrow at different sizes and beside its clockwise counterpart (font-dependent):
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
⤻ references code point U+293B using hex digits 293B after the #x prefix.
Decimal HTML Code
⤻ is the decimal equivalent (10555) for the same Bottom Arc Anticlockwise Arrow character.
CSS Entity
\293B is the CSS escape for U+293B, 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+293B. The related Bottom Arc Clockwise Arrow is U+293C (⤼).
Use Cases
The Bottom Arc Anticlockwise Arrow (⤻) is commonly used for:
Mathematical expressions, equations, and scientific notation involving rotation or direction.
Vector field illustrations, rotational force diagrams, and physics education content.
Directional indicators, carousel controls, and navigation arrows in web interfaces.
Undo buttons, rollback indicators, and reverse-action controls.
Topology, flowcharts, process diagrams, and scientific illustrations.
Rotation controls, scroll indicators, and curved path or trajectory displays.
Pair ⤻ with text or aria-label (e.g. “Anticlockwise” or “Counterclockwise”).
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use hex or decimal consistently—there is no named entity for U+293B
- Pair ⤻ with ⤼ (clockwise) for bidirectional rotation displays
- Choose fonts that support Supplemental Arrows-B (e.g. Cambria Math, DejaVu Serif)
- Use
\293Bonly inside CSScontent, not inside HTML text nodes - Add
aria-labelwhen the arrow conveys an action (e.g. “Rotate counterclockwise”)
Don’t
- Confuse U+293B (anticlockwise) with U+293C (clockwise bottom arc)
- Assume every system font renders Supplemental Arrows-B crisply at small sizes
- Rely on the symbol alone without visible text or labels for critical actions
- Mix CSS escapes into HTML text nodes (use numeric refs in markup)
- Use generic arrow entities when a curved arc arrow is specifically needed
Key Takeaways
Two numeric references render the same glyph
⤻ ⤻CSS content escape
\293BU+293B indicates anticlockwise rotation along a bottom arc; counterpart U+293C
Supplemental Arrows-B block U+2900–U+297F; no named HTML entity
Pair arc arrows with text or ARIA when meaning must be clear
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⤻ (hex), ⤻ (decimal), or \293B in CSS content. There is no named entity; all valid methods render ⤻.U+293B (hex 293B, decimal 10555). Supplemental Arrows-B (U+2900–U+297F). The symbol indicates anticlockwise rotation along a bottom arc.\293B escape belongs in stylesheets (for example on pseudo-elements). Do not paste CSS escapes into HTML text nodes.⤻, ⤻, or \293B in CSS depending on whether you are authoring markup or styles.Explore More HTML Entities!
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