HTML Entity for Falling Diagonal Crossing Rising Diagonal (⤬)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Falling Diagonal Crossing Rising Diagonal (⤬) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+292C (FALLING DIAGONAL CROSSING RISING DIAGONAL) in the Supplemental Arrows-B block (U+2900–U+297F)—used for geometric designs, creative typography, decorative elements, and diagrams that show crossing or diagonal relations.
Render it with ⤬, ⤬, or CSS escape \292C. There is no named HTML entity. Do not confuse ⤬ with U+292F (⤯, falling diagonal crossing north east arrow).
⚡ Quick Reference — FDC Rising Diagonal
U+292CSupplemental Arrows-B
⤬Hexadecimal reference
⤬Decimal reference
—Use numeric codes only
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+292C
Hex code ⤬
HTML code ⤬
Named entity (none)
CSS code \292C
Meaning Falling diagonal crossing rising diagonal
Related U+292F = FDC NE arrow (⤯); U+292D = Rising diagonal crossing falling diagonal (⤭)Complete HTML Example
This example demonstrates the FDC Rising Diagonal (⤬) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape. There is no named HTML entity for this symbol:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\292C";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>FDC Rising Diagonal using Hexadecimal: ⤬</p>
<p>FDC Rising Diagonal using HTML Code: ⤬</p>
<p id="point">FDC Rising Diagonal using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The FDC Rising Diagonal entity is universally supported in modern browsers when a font with symbol coverage is available:
👀 Live Preview
See the falling diagonal crossing rising diagonal (⤬) as a divider and compared with the NE crossing arrow (⤯):
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
⤬ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 292C to display the Falling Diagonal Crossing Rising Diagonal. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
⤬ uses the decimal Unicode value 10540 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\292C is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.
Same visual result
All three methods produce the glyph: ⤬. Unicode U+292C in the Supplemental Arrows-B block (U+2900–U+297F). No named HTML entity—use numeric codes in markup. Serve HTML as UTF-8.
Use Cases
The Falling Diagonal Crossing Rising Diagonal (⤬) commonly appears in:
Add crossing-diagonal elements to geometric patterns, layouts, and visual compositions.
Use in headlines, decorative text, and typography where crossing diagonals add visual interest.
Enhance borders, dividers, and decorative sections with this crossing-diagonal symbol.
Show crossing or intersecting relations in diagrams, flowcharts, or technical notation.
Use in mathematical or scientific content where crossing diagonals have a specific meaning.
Incorporate into logos, icons, or branding elements that use diagonal or crossing motifs.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
⤬or⤬for readable symbol markup - Pair the symbol with a label or legend when meaning might not be obvious
- Add
aria-labelwhen the symbol carries semantic meaning - Use the CSS escape in
::beforeor::afterfor repeated decorative elements - Serve pages with UTF-8 (
<meta charset="utf-8">)
Don’t
- Confuse ⤬ with ⤯ (falling diagonal crossing north east arrow)
- Expect a named entity—none exists for U+292C
- Put CSS escape
\292Cin HTML text nodes - Assume every font includes Supplemental Arrows-B glyphs
- Mix entity styles randomly in one file
Key Takeaways
Two HTML numeric references plus CSS render ⤬
⤬ ⤬For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\292CUnicode U+292C — FALLING DIAGONAL CROSSING RISING DIAGONAL
Useful for geometric designs, typography, diagrams, and decorative content
Three methods, no named HTML entity
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⤬ (hex), ⤬ (decimal), or \292C in CSS content. There is no named entity.U+292C (FALLING DIAGONAL CROSSING RISING DIAGONAL). Supplemental Arrows-B block (U+2900–U+297F). Hex 292C, decimal 10540. Used for geometric and decorative notation.⤬ or ⤬ in markup, or \292C in CSS.⤬ or ⤬) go in markup. The CSS escape \292C is used in stylesheets, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements. Same visual result, different layers of the stack.Explore More HTML Entities!
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