HTML Entity for Left Barb Up Right Barb Down Harpoon (⥊)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+294A

HTML Entity for Left Barb Up Right Barb Down Harpoon (U+294A) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is the Left Barb Up Right Barb Down Harpoon Entity?

Left Barb Up Right Barb Down Harpoon (⥊) is the Supplemental Arrows-B character at Unicode U+294A. It is a left-right harpoon with the left barb up and the right barb down — used in math and technical notation.

Remember

Character     ⥊
Unicode       U+294A
Hex entity    &#x294A;
Decimal       &#10570;
Named entity  &lurdshar;
CSS escape    \294A
Not the same  ⥋ (&ldrushar;) · ⥎ (both up)

All of these produce the same glyph: ⥊ (when the font supports U+294A). Prefer &lurdshar; in HTML source for clarity; use hex/decimal when generating entities, and CSS \294A only in content.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Named entity	`&lurdshar;`	HTML markup (best default)
Hex entity	`⥊`	HTML markup
Decimal entity	`⥊`	HTML markup
CSS escape	`\294A`	Stylesheet `content`
Direct character	`⥊`	UTF-8 HTML text

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Readable HTML source	`&lurdshar;`
Need a numeric entity in HTML	`⥊` or `⥊`
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\294A"`
Flipped mix (down + up)	Use &ldrushar; (U+294B)
Both barbs up	See Left Barb Up Right Barb Up Harpoon (U+294E)

See it

Live Preview

Left Barb Up Right Barb Down Harpoon in notation-style contexts.

Relation A ⥊ B

Large glyph ⥊

Named entity &lurdshar; → ⥊

vs flip / both-up ⥊ | ⥋ | ⥎

With entities Hex: ⥊ | Decimal: ⥊ | Named: ⥊

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows this harpoon 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 Barb Up Right Barb Down Harpoon (⥊) in HTML</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\294A";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#x294A;</p>
  <p>Using HTML Code: &#10570;</p>
  <p>Using Named Entity: &lurdshar;</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p>A &lurdshar; B</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: U+294A → ⥊ in HTML. The browser turns it into ⥊.

2. Decimal: same code point as 10570 → ⥊. Same result as hex.

3. Named: &lurdshar; is the HTML5 name for this character.

4. CSS: use \294A in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ⥊ after the paragraph text.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with this harpoon.

Name

`&lurdshar;` ≠ `&ldrushar;`

Letter order matches barb order: lurdshar = left up, right down. ldrushar is the flip (U+294B).

Barbs

Mixed ≠ both up

U+294E (⥎) has both barbs up — a different code point.

A11y

Explain the relation

Screen readers may not name this glyph clearly. Add nearby text or aria-label when it carries meaning.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\294A belongs in CSS. &lurdshar; / ⥊ / ⥊ belong in HTML.

Fonts

Supplemental Arrows coverage

Some fonts omit U+294A. Prefer Segoe UI Symbol, Noto Sans Symbols, or a math-capable face.

Semicolon

End references

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

Compatibility

Browser Support

Left Barb Up Right Barb Down Harpoon (U+294A) and its entity forms (&lurdshar;, ⥊, ⥊, CSS \\294A) are supported in modern browsers when the font includes Supplemental Arrows-B.

✓ Universal support

Left Barb Up Right Barb Down Harpoon (⥊)

Encode with named, hex, decimal, or CSS escape — same character when the font supports U+294A.

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+294A / &lurdshar; Full support

Bottom line: Prefer &lurdshar; in HTML. Use \\294A only inside CSS content. Do not confuse with &ldrushar; or U+294E.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: this symbol is U+294A (decimal 10570).
HTML: prefer &lurdshar; — or use ⥊ / ⥊.
CSS: use \294A inside content for generated text.
Watch out: ⥊ ≠ ⥋ (&ldrushar;) ≠ ⥎ (both up).

One line: U+294A → &lurdshar; / ⥊ / ⥊ / CSS \294A.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display Left Barb Up Right Barb Down Harpoon (⥊) in HTML using entities?

Use &lurdshar; (named), ⥊ (hex), ⥊ (decimal), or the CSS escape \294A in the content property. All render ⥊ when the font supports Supplemental Arrows-B.

What is the Unicode value for Left Barb Up Right Barb Down Harpoon?

U+294A. Hex 294A, decimal 10570. It belongs to the Supplemental Arrows-B block (U+2900–U+297F).

Is there a named HTML entity for U+294A?

Yes. &lurdshar; is the HTML5 named entity for U+294A. You can also use ⥊ or ⥊.

When should I use this HTML entity?

Use it in math, chemistry, and technical diagrams for a left-right harpoon with left barb up and right barb down. Prefer &lurdshar; for readable HTML source.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+294A?

HTML entities (&lurdshar;, ⥊, or ⥊) go in markup. The CSS escape \294A is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ⥊.

How is U+294A different from U+294B or U+294E?

U+294B (⥋, &ldrushar;) is left barb down + right barb up. U+294E (⥎) has both barbs up. U+294A is left barb up + right barb down.

Did you know?

Left Barb Up Right Barb Down Harpoon is Unicode U+294A (decimal 10570). HTML5 provides the named entity &lurdshar;. Prefer it for readable source, or use ⥊ / ⥊. Do not confuse it with the flipped mix &ldrushar; (U+294B) or both-up U+294E (⥎).

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