HTML Entity for Heavy Left Pointing Angle Bracket Ornament (❰)

Q: How do I display ❰ in HTML?

Use ❰ (hex), ❰ (decimal), type ❰ directly in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \2770 in content. There is no named HTML entity for U+2770.

Q: What is the Unicode value for this left angle bracket ornament?

U+2770 (HEAVY LEFT-POINTING ANGLE BRACKET ORNAMENT). Hex 2770, decimal 10096. It belongs to the Dingbats block (U+2700–U+27BF).

Q: Is there a named HTML entity for U+2770?

No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for this ornament. Prefer ❰ or ❰.

Q: When should I use U+2770?

Use it for decorative left brackets or callout frames. Pair with U+2771 for the right ornament. For real HTML tags, use < and >. For quotation-style angle ornaments, see U+276E.

Q: Is U+2770 the same as <?

No. Heavy left pointing angle bracket ornament is U+2770 (❰), a Dingbats decorative glyph. < is U+003C (<), the less-than sign used in HTML markup.

Beginner

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+2770

HTML Entity for heavy left pointing angle bracket ornament (U+2770) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is Heavy Left Pointing Angle Bracket Ornament?

Heavy left pointing angle bracket ornament (❰) is the Unicode character at U+2770 in Dingbats. Official name: HEAVY LEFT-POINTING ANGLE BRACKET ORNAMENT. It is a bold decorative left bracket used for callouts and ornamental typography — not for HTML tags.

Remember

Character     ❰
Unicode       U+2770
Hex entity    &#x2770;
Decimal       &#10096;
CSS escape    \2770
Named entity  (none)
Meaning       decorative left angle bracket
Not the same  < (&lt;) · ❱ · ❮

Prefer ❰ or ❰ in HTML (no named form). You can also type ❰ in a UTF-8 document. Pair with ❱ (❱) for the right ornament; for markup, use <.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Named entity	None	—
Hex entity	`❰`	HTML markup (preferred)
Decimal entity	`❰`	HTML markup
Direct character	`❰`	HTML text (UTF-8)
CSS escape	`\2770`	Stylesheet `content`

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Decorative left bracket / callout	`❰` plus visible text or `aria-label`
Matching right ornament	Heavy right pointing angle bracket — `❱` (❱)
Quotation-style angle ornament	Heavy left pointing angle quotation — `❮` (❮)
Real HTML tags or comparisons	`<` (`<`) / `>` (`>`)
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\2770"`

See it

Live Preview

Symbol alone, in a sample label, and next to related forms.

Glyph ❰

Large glyph ❰

Sample ❰ Tip ❱

Compared ❰ ❱ ❮ <

With entities Hex: ❰ | Decimal: ❰

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows heavy left pointing angle bracket ornament with hex, decimal, CSS escape, and a typed character. Use View Output or open the live editor.

Hex + Decimal + CSS + Typed

Four ways to display ❰ in HTML and CSS.

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Heavy Left Pointing Angle Bracket Ornament (U+2770) in HTML</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\2770";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Built with Hex: &#x2770;</p>
  <p>Built with Decimal: &#10096;</p>
  <p id="point">Built with CSS: </p>
  <p>Typed: ❰</p>
  <p><span aria-label="Open bracket">&#x2770; Tip &#x2771;</span></p>
  <p>Markup less-than: &lt;</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: ❰ inserts code point U+2770 → ❰.

2. Decimal: same code point as 10096 → ❰. Same visual as hex.

3. CSS: use \2770 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends ❰.

4. Typed: paste ❰ in a UTF-8 document when you need this ornament. Prefer aria-label or nearby prose so decorative brackets stay clear to everyone.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with heavy left pointing angle bracket ornament.

Name

No named entity

There is no HTML5 named entity for U+2770. Use ❰ or ❰. Do not invent &heavylangle;.

Not `<`

< is the less-than sign used in HTML tags. ❰ is a Dingbats ornament for decoration only.

❮

Not the quotation ornament

❮ (U+276E) is heavy left-pointing angle quotation mark ornament. ❰ is the bracket ornament.

Font

Font coverage

Some fonts omit Dingbats. If ❰ is missing, fall back to text or a font with U+2770 coverage.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\2770 belongs in CSS strings. ❰ / ❰ belong in HTML.

a11y

Add accessible text

Screen readers may not announce ❰ clearly. Prefer nearby callout text or aria-label when the ornament is meaningful alone.

Semicolon

End references

Always finish entities with ; — write ❰, not &#x2770.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Heavy left pointing angle bracket ornament (U+2770) and its entity forms (❰, ❰, CSS \\2770) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Visible glyphs depend on Dingbats font coverage.

✓ Universal support

Heavy Left Pointing Angle Bracket Ornament (❰)

Encode with hex, decimal, CSS escape, or type the character — same code point everywhere encoding is supported.

100% Browser coverage

Google Chrome Supported

Yes

Microsoft Edge Supported

Yes

Mozilla Firefox Supported

Yes

Apple Safari Supported

Yes

Opera Supported

Yes

Internet Explorer All versions

Yes

U+2770 Full support

Bottom line: Prefer ❰ in HTML (no named form). Use ❰ when decimal form is required, and \\2770 only inside CSS content.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: heavy left pointing angle bracket ornament is U+2770 (decimal 10096) — glyph ❰.
HTML: no named entity — use ❰ / ❰ / type ❰.
CSS: use \2770 inside content for generated text.
Meaning: ❰ ≠ < — ornament for decoration; use < in markup.

One line: U+2770 → ❰ / ❰ / CSS \2770 (no named form).

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display ❰ in HTML?

Use ❰ (hex), ❰ (decimal), type ❰ directly in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \2770 in content. There is no named HTML entity for U+2770.

What is the Unicode value for this left angle bracket ornament?

U+2770 (HEAVY LEFT-POINTING ANGLE BRACKET ORNAMENT). Hex 2770, decimal 10096. It belongs to the Dingbats block (U+2700–U+27BF).

Is there a named HTML entity for U+2770?

No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for this ornament. Prefer ❰ or ❰.

When should I use U+2770?

Use it for decorative left brackets or callout frames. Pair with U+2771 for the right ornament. For real HTML tags, use < and >. For quotation-style angle ornaments, see U+276E.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+2770?

HTML numeric entities (❰ or ❰) go in markup. The CSS escape \2770 goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).

Is U+2770 the same as <?

No. Heavy left pointing angle bracket ornament is U+2770 (❰), a Dingbats decorative glyph. < is U+003C (<), the less-than sign used in HTML markup.

Did you know?

Heavy left-pointing angle bracket ornament is Unicode U+2770 (decimal 10096) — glyph ❰ in Dingbats. There is no HTML5 named entity; use ❰ or ❰. Prefer nearby text or aria-label when the mark carries meaning. Do not confuse it with HTML markup < (<) or quotation-mark ornament ❮ (❮).

Next: Heavy Left Pointing Angle Quotation Mark Ornament

Learn the HTML entity for heavy left pointing angle quotation mark ornament (U+276E).

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