HTML Entity for Left Arrow Above Tilde Operator (⥳)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+2973

HTML Entity for Left Arrow Above Tilde Operator (U+2973) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is the Left Arrow Above Tilde Operator Entity?

Left Arrow Above Tilde Operator (⥳) is the Supplemental Arrows-B character at Unicode U+2973 (LEFTWARDS ARROW ABOVE TILDE OPERATOR). It is used in math and logic for relations that combine a leftwards arrow with a tilde.

Remember

Character     ⥳
Unicode       U+2973
Hex entity    &#x2973;
Decimal       &#10611;
Named entity  &larrsim;
CSS escape    \2973

All of these produce the same glyph: ⥳ (when the font supports U+2973). Prefer &larrsim; in HTML source for clarity; use hex/decimal when generating entities, and CSS \2973 only in content.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Named entity	`&larrsim;`	HTML markup (best default)
Hex entity	`⥳`	HTML markup
Decimal entity	`⥳`	HTML markup
CSS escape	`\2973`	Stylesheet `content`
Direct character	`⥳`	UTF-8 HTML text

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Readable math HTML source	`&larrsim;`
Need a numeric entity in HTML	`⥳` or `⥳`
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\2973"`
UTF-8 page, typing is easy	Type `⥳` directly
Rightwards counterpart	Use &rarrsim; (U+2974)

See it

Live Preview

Left Arrow Above Tilde Operator in math-style contexts.

Relation A ⥳ B

Large glyph ⥳

Named entity &larrsim; → ⥳

vs right ⥳ (&larrsim;) | ⥴ (&rarrsim;)

With entities Hex: ⥳ | Decimal: ⥳ | Named: ⥳

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows Left Arrow Above Tilde Operator with hex, decimal, named, and CSS. Use View Output or open the live editor.

Hex + Decimal + Named + CSS

All four ways to produce ⥳ in a single document.

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Left Arrow Above Tilde Operator (⥳) in HTML</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\2973";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#x2973;</p>
  <p>Using HTML Code: &#10611;</p>
  <p>Using Named Entity: &larrsim;</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p>A &larrsim; B</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: U+2973 → ⥳ in HTML. The browser turns it into ⥳.

2. Decimal: same code point as 10611 → ⥳. Same result as hex.

3. Named: &larrsim; is the HTML5 name for this character — easiest to read in source.

4. CSS: use \2973 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ⥳ after the paragraph text.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with Left Arrow Above Tilde Operator.

Named

Prefer `&larrsim;`

The named form is easiest to read and maintain in math HTML.

Look-alikes

Not ASCII `~` or plain ←

Do not fake this relation with ~ plus ←. Use U+2973 / &larrsim;.

Direction

Left vs right

&rarrsim; (U+2974) is the rightwards form — a different character.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\2973 belongs in CSS. &larrsim; / ⥳ / ⥳ belong in HTML.

Fonts

Math / arrows coverage

Some fonts omit U+2973. Prefer Cambria Math, STIX, or Noto Sans Math / Symbols.

Semicolon

End references

Always finish with ; — write &larrsim;, not &larrsim.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Left Arrow Above Tilde Operator (U+2973) and its entity forms (&larrsim;, ⥳, ⥳, CSS \\2973) are supported in modern browsers when the font includes Supplemental Arrows-B.

✓ Universal support

Left Arrow Above Tilde Operator (⥳)

Encode with named, hex, decimal, or CSS escape — same character when the font supports U+2973.

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+2973 / &larrsim; Full support

Bottom line: Prefer &larrsim; in HTML. Use \\2973 only inside CSS content. Rendering quality depends on the font.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: this symbol is U+2973 (decimal 10611).
HTML: prefer &larrsim; — or use ⥳ / ⥳.
CSS: use \2973 inside content for generated text.
Pair: rightwards form is &rarrsim; (U+2974).

One line: U+2973 → &larrsim; / ⥳ / ⥳ / CSS \2973.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display Left Arrow Above Tilde Operator (⥳) in HTML using entities?

Use &larrsim; (named), ⥳ (hex), ⥳ (decimal), or the CSS escape \2973 in the content property. All render ⥳ when the font supports Supplemental Arrows-B.

What is the Unicode value for Left Arrow Above Tilde Operator?

U+2973 (LEFTWARDS ARROW ABOVE TILDE OPERATOR). Hex 2973, decimal 10611. It belongs to the Supplemental Arrows-B block.

Is there a named HTML entity for U+2973?

Yes. &larrsim; is the HTML5 named entity for U+2973 and is supported in modern browsers.

When should I use this HTML entity?

Use it in math, logic, and approximation/equivalence notation that needs a leftwards arrow above a tilde operator. Prefer &larrsim; for readable HTML source.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+2973?

HTML entities (&larrsim;, ⥳, or ⥳) go in markup. The CSS escape \2973 is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ⥳.

How is U+2973 different from ~, ∼, or &rarrsim;?

ASCII ~ and the tilde operator (∼) are not arrows. &rarrsim; (U+2974) is the rightwards counterpart. U+2973 specifically combines a leftwards arrow above a tilde operator.

Did you know?

Left Arrow Above Tilde Operator is Unicode U+2973 (decimal 10611) — LEFTWARDS ARROW ABOVE TILDE OPERATOR. HTML5 provides the named entity &larrsim;. Prefer it for readable math source, or use ⥳ / ⥳. Related: &rarrsim; (U+2974).

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