HTML Entity for Left Arrow Through Subset (⥺)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Left Arrow Through Subset (⥺) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This symbol is U+297A (LEFTWARDS ARROW THROUGH SUBSET) in the Supplemental Arrows-B block (U+2900–U+297F)—a leftwards arrow through a subset sign, used in set theory, mathematical notation, and technical content.
Render it with ⥺, ⥺, or CSS \297A. There is no named HTML entity. Related: U+297B (⥻, right arrow through superset), U+2977 (⥷, left arrow through less-than).
⚡ Quick Reference — Left Arrow Through Subset
U+297ASupplemental Arrows-B
⥺Hexadecimal reference
⥺Decimal reference
—Use numeric codes only
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+297A
Hex code ⥺
HTML code ⥺
Named entity (none)
CSS code \297A
Meaning Leftwards arrow through subset sign
Related U+297B = right arrow through superset (⥻)
U+2977 = left arrow through less-than (⥷)Complete HTML Example
A simple example showing the Left Arrow Through Subset (⥺) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape. There is no named HTML entity:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\297A";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Symbol using Hexadecimal: ⥺</p>
<p>Symbol using HTML Code: ⥺</p>
<p id="point">Symbol using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The Left Arrow Through Subset (⥺) renders in modern browsers when the font includes Supplemental Arrows-B glyphs:
👀 Live Preview
See the Left Arrow Through Subset (⥺) in set theory and math contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
⥺ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 297A to display the left arrow through subset. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
⥺ uses the decimal Unicode value 10618 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\297A is used in CSS stylesheets in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::after for set theory and math notation.
Same visual result
All three methods produce ⥺. Unicode U+297A is in Supplemental Arrows-B. Next: Left Arrow To Bar.
Use Cases
The Left Arrow Through Subset (⥺) is commonly used in:
Subset relations, inclusion, or set-theoretic notation in math content.
Equations, proofs, or notation that use left-arrow-through-subset.
Specifications, logic, or formal notation that uses this composite arrow.
Indicate subset or inclusion relation in formal diagrams and proofs.
Type relations or subtyping notation in programming documentation and code.
Character sets, symbol lists, or Unicode reference content.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Pair ⥺ with text or
aria-label(e.g., “left arrow through subset”) for accessibility - Use
⥺or⥺in HTML—no named entity exists - Use fonts that support Supplemental Arrows-B (U+297A)
- Set
<meta charset="utf-8"> - Keep one numeric style (hex or decimal) per project
- Test glyph rendering across browsers and fonts
Don’t
- Expect a named HTML entity for U+297A
- Use CSS
\297Ainside HTML text nodes - Confuse ⥺ with ⥻ (right arrow through superset)
- Confuse ⥺ with ⊂ (subset /
⊂) - Assume legacy systems render Supplemental Arrows-B without testing
Key Takeaways
Two HTML numeric references plus CSS for U+297A
⥺ ⥺For CSS, use \297A in the content property
Unicode U+297A — LEFTWARDS ARROW THROUGH SUBSET
Supplemental Arrows-B block (U+2900–U+297F) — no named entity
Previous: Left Arrow Through Less Than (⥷) Next: Left Arrow To Bar
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⥺ (hex), ⥺ (decimal), or \297A in CSS content. There is no named entity. All three methods render ⥺ correctly.U+297A (LEFTWARDS ARROW THROUGH SUBSET). Supplemental Arrows-B block (U+2900–U+297F). Hex 297A, decimal 10618. A leftwards arrow through a subset sign.⥺ or ⥺) go in markup. The CSS escape \297A is used in stylesheets, typically on ::before or ::after. Both produce ⥺.⥺) or decimal (⥺) codes. That is standard for such symbols in HTML.Explore More HTML Entities!
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