HTML Entity for Left Arrow Above Tilde Operator (⥳)

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📚 Updated: Jun 2026
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Unicode U+2973
HTML entity for Left Arrow Above Tilde Operator (U+2973) — named ⥳, hex, decimal, and CSS tutorial

What You'll Learn

How to display the Left Arrow Above Tilde Operator (⥳) in HTML using the named entity, hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This symbol is U+2973 (LEFTWARDS ARROW ABOVE TILDE OPERATOR) in the Supplemental Arrows-B block (U+2900–U+297F)—a leftwards arrow combined with a tilde operator, used in mathematical notation, logic, equivalence, and approximation relations.

Render it with ⥳ (named), ⥳, ⥳, or CSS \2973. Related: U+2943 (⥃, left arrow above short right arrow), U+223C (∼, tilde operator).

⚡ Quick Reference — Left Arrow Above Tilde Operator

Unicode U+2973

Supplemental Arrows-B

Hex Code ⥳

Hexadecimal reference

HTML Code ⥳

Decimal reference

Named Entity ⥳

Most readable option

Reference Table
Name           Value
────────────   ──────────
Unicode        U+2973
Hex code       ⥳
HTML code      ⥳
Named entity   ⥳
CSS code       \2973
Meaning        Leftwards arrow above tilde operator
Related        U+2943 = left arrow above short right (⥃)
               U+223C = tilde operator (∼)
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Complete HTML Example

A simple example showing the Left Arrow Above Tilde Operator (⥳) using the named entity, hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:

html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
 <style>
  #point:after{
   content: "\2973";
  }
 </style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Symbol using Hexadecimal: &#x2973;</p>
<p>Symbol using HTML Code: &#10611;</p>
<p>Symbol using HTML Entity: &larrsim;</p>
<p id="point">Symbol using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>
Try it Yourself

🌐 Browser Support

The Left Arrow Above Tilde Operator (⥳) renders in modern browsers when the font includes Supplemental Arrows-B glyphs:

Chrome 1+
Firefox 1+
Safari 1+
Edge 12+
Opera 4+
Android 4.4+
iOS Safari 1+

👀 Live Preview

See the Left Arrow Above Tilde Operator (⥳) in math and logic contexts:

Equivalence A ⥳ B
Approximation f(x) ⥳ g(x)
Large glyph ⥳
Symbol comparison ⥳ ⥃ ∼ ←
Entity refs &larrsim; &#x2973; &#10611; \2973

🧠 How It Works

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Named HTML Entity

&larrsim; is the named entity for the Left Arrow Above Tilde Operator. It is easy to read in mathematical or logic markup.

HTML markup
2

Hexadecimal Code

&#x2973; uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 2973. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.

HTML markup
3

Decimal HTML Code

&#10611; uses the decimal Unicode value 10611 for the same composite symbol.

HTML markup
4

CSS Entity

\2973 is used in CSS stylesheets in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::after.

CSS stylesheet
=

Same visual result

All four methods produce ⥳. Unicode U+2973 is in Supplemental Arrows-B. Next: Left Arrow Bar.

✅

Use Cases

The Left Arrow Above Tilde Operator (⥳) is commonly used in:

∑ Mathematics

Equivalence, approximation, or leftwards relation with tilde in equations and proofs.

⊢ Logic

Formal logic, set theory, or relation symbols where arrow-above-tilde is defined.

⚗️ Engineering

Asymptotic behavior, equivalence, or transformation in technical documentation.

∼ Approximation

“Similar to” or “approximately” in analysis, algorithms, or scientific content.

📄 Specifications

Formal notation, API semantics, or specification language using this symbol.

🎓 STEM education

Teach relation symbols in math, computer science, or logic curricula.

💡 Best Practices

Do

  • Prefer &larrsim; in HTML for readable source markup
  • Define or cite the symbol’s meaning in math or logic content
  • Use fonts that support Supplemental Arrows-B (U+2973)
  • Set <meta charset="utf-8">
  • Keep one entity style consistent across your project
  • Provide aria-label or explanatory text for accessibility

Don’t

  • Confuse ⥳ with ⥃ or plain ∼ (tilde)
  • Mix entity styles randomly in one file
  • Use CSS \2973 inside HTML text nodes
  • Assume all fonts render U+2973 without testing
  • Use the symbol without defining its relation meaning

Key Takeaways

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Four ways to render U+2973 in HTML and CSS

&larrsim; &#x2973; &#10611;
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For CSS, use \2973 in the content property

3

Unicode U+2973 — LEFTWARDS ARROW ABOVE TILDE OPERATOR

4

Supplemental Arrows-B block (U+2900–U+297F)

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Previous: Left Arrow Above Short Right Arrow (⥃)   Next: Left Arrow Bar

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Use &larrsim; (named), &#x2973; (hex), &#10611; (decimal), or \2973 in CSS content. All four methods render ⥳.
U+2973 (LEFTWARDS ARROW ABOVE TILDE OPERATOR). Supplemental Arrows-B block (U+2900–U+297F). Hex 2973, decimal 10611. Combines a leftwards arrow with a tilde operator.
In mathematical expressions and equivalence notation, logic and relation symbols, physics and engineering notation, asymptotic or approximation content, technical documentation, and any formal notation requiring left-arrow-above-tilde.
Named and numeric HTML references (&larrsim;, &#10611;, &#x2973;) go in markup. The CSS escape \2973 is used in stylesheets, typically on ::before or ::after. Both render ⥳.
Yes. &larrsim; is the named HTML entity for U+2973. You can also use &#10611; (decimal) or &#x2973; (hex) and \2973 in CSS—all equivalent in modern browsers.

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