HTML Entity for Down Triple Arrow (⤋)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Down Triple Arrow (⤋) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+290B (DOWNWARDS TRIPLE ARROW) in the Supplemental Arrows-B block (U+2900–U+297F)—a vertical triple arrow pointing downward, used in navigation, UI design, mathematical notation, and technical content.
Render it with ⤋, ⤋, or CSS escape \290B. There is no named HTML entity for this symbol. Compare ⟱ (quadruple, U+27F1) or ⇓ (⇓, double down) when you need a different stroke count.
⚡ Quick Reference — Down Triple Arrow
U+290BSupplemental Arrows-B
⤋Hexadecimal reference
⤋Decimal reference
—Use numeric codes only
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+290B
Hex code ⤋
HTML code ⤋
Named entity (none)
CSS code \290B
Related U+27F1 = Quadruple down; U+21D3 = Double down (⇓)Complete HTML Example
This example demonstrates the Down Triple Arrow (⤋) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\290B";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Down Triple Arrow using Hexadecimal: ⤋</p>
<p>Down Triple Arrow using HTML Code: ⤋</p>
<p id="point">Down Triple Arrow using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
U+290B is supported in modern browsers when rendered with a font that includes Supplemental Arrows-B:
👀 Live Preview
See the Down Triple Arrow (⤋) in navigation and UI contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
⤋ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 290B to display the Down Triple Arrow. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
⤋ uses the decimal Unicode value 10507 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\290B is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.
Same visual result
All three methods produce: ⤋. Unicode U+290B. No named HTML entity—use numeric codes in markup. Serve HTML as UTF-8.
Use Cases
The Down Triple Arrow (⤋) is commonly used in:
Strong downward relations or emphasis in mathematical notation.
Scroll-down, expand, or move-to-next indicators in interfaces.
Flowcharts and technical diagrams that need a strong down arrow.
Show strong triple downward flow in process and logic diagrams.
Explain sort order, priority, or downward steps in developer docs.
Symbol pickers or design systems that include multi-stroke arrows.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
⤋or⤋consistently in markup - Add
aria-labelwhen the symbol means scroll down or move downward - Pair ⤋ with a legend in technical documents
- Use
\290Bin CSS::before/::afterfor down-arrow icons - Serve pages with UTF-8 (
<meta charset="utf-8">)
Don’t
- Expect a named entity—none exists for U+290B
- Confuse ⤋ (triple) with ⟱ (quadruple) or ⇓ (
⇓, double down) - Put CSS escape
\290Bin HTML text nodes - Rely on the symbol alone in accessibility-critical UIs
- Assume decorative fonts include all Supplemental Arrows-B glyphs
Key Takeaways
Two HTML numeric references render ⤋
⤋ ⤋For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\290BUnicode U+290B — DOWNWARDS TRIPLE ARROW
Supplemental Arrows-B block (U+2900–U+297F)
Three methods, one glyph — widely supported in modern browsers
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⤋ (hex), ⤋ (decimal), or \290B in CSS content. There is no named entity. All produce ⤋.U+290B (DOWNWARDS TRIPLE ARROW). Supplemental Arrows-B (U+2900–U+297F). Hex 290B, decimal 10507. A vertical triple arrow pointing downward.⤋ or ⤋) go in markup. The CSS escape \290B is used in stylesheets, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements. Same visual result, different layers of the stack.⤋ or ⤋ in HTML.Explore More HTML Entities!
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