HTML Entity for Left Double Arrow Vertical Stroke (⤂)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+2902

HTML Entity for Left Double Arrow Vertical Stroke (U+2902) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is the Left Double Arrow Vertical Stroke Entity?

Left Double Arrow Vertical Stroke (⤂) is the Supplemental Arrows-B character at Unicode U+2902 (LEFTWARDS DOUBLE ARROW WITH VERTICAL STROKE). It is a double leftwards arrow crossed by a vertical bar.

Remember

Character     ⤂
Unicode       U+2902
Hex entity    &#x2902;
Decimal       &#10498;
Named entity  &nvlArr;
CSS escape    \2902
Not the same  &nlArr; (⇍) · ⇺ (U+21FA)

All of these produce the same glyph: ⤂. Prefer &nvlArr; when you want an explicit entity.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Named entity	`&nvlArr;`	HTML markup (best entity default)
Hex entity	`⤂`	HTML markup
Decimal entity	`⤂`	HTML markup
CSS escape	`\2902`	Stylesheet `content`
Direct character	`⤂`	UTF-8 HTML text

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Readable HTML entity source	`&nvlArr;`
Need a numeric entity	`⤂` or `⤂`
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\2902"`
Diagonal stroke (negation)	Use &nlArr; (U+21CD)
Single arrow + vertical stroke	Use U+21F7

See it

Live Preview

Left Double Arrow Vertical Stroke in common UI contexts.

Skip-back link ⤂ Skip back

Large glyph ⤂

Named entity &nvlArr; → ⤂

vs &nlArr; / ⇺ ⤂ | ⇍ | ⇺

With entities Hex: ⤂ | Decimal: ⤂ | Named: ⤂

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows Left Double Arrow Vertical Stroke 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 Double Arrow Vertical Stroke (⤂) in HTML</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\2902";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#x2902;</p>
  <p>Using HTML Code: &#10498;</p>
  <p>Using Named Entity: &nvlArr;</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p><a href="#">&nvlArr; Skip back</a></p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: U+2902 → ⤂ in HTML. The browser turns it into ⤂.

2. Decimal: same code point as 10498 → ⤂. Same result as hex.

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

4. CSS: use \2902 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ⤂ after the paragraph text.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with Left Double Arrow Vertical Stroke.

Look-alikes

⤂ ≠ ⇍ ≠ ⇺

Vertical stroke on a double arrow, diagonal stroke (&nlArr;), and double vertical strokes on a single arrow (U+21FA) are different points.

Case

Capital `A` in `&nvlArr;`

Named entities are case-sensitive. Use &nvlArr; exactly as written.

Fonts

Glyph may be missing

Supplemental Arrows-B coverage varies. Test on your target devices or provide a fallback font.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\2902 belongs in CSS. &nvlArr; / ⤂ / ⤂ belong in HTML.

A11y

Add nearby words

Pair the glyph with text like “Skip back”, or use aria-label on icon-only controls.

Semicolon

End references

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

Compatibility

Browser Support

Left Double Arrow Vertical Stroke (U+2902) and its entity forms (&nvlArr;, ⤂, ⤂, CSS \\2902) are supported in all modern browsers. Glyph coverage depends on the font.

✓ Universal encoding

Left Double Arrow Vertical Stroke (&nvlArr;)

Encode with named, hex, decimal, or CSS escape — or type ⤂ directly in UTF-8 HTML.

100% Browser coverage

Google Chrome Supported

Yes

Microsoft Edge Supported

Yes

Mozilla Firefox Supported

Yes

Apple Safari Supported

Yes

Opera Supported

Yes

Internet Explorer IE 9+

Yes*

U+2902 / &nvlArr; Full support

Bottom line: Prefer &nvlArr; for readable HTML. Use \\2902 only inside CSS content.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: this symbol is U+2902 (decimal 10498).
HTML: prefer &nvlArr; — or use ⤂ / ⤂.
CSS: use \2902 inside content for generated text.
Watch out: ⤂ ≠ &nlArr; (⇍) ≠ ⇺ (U+21FA).

One line: U+2902 → &nvlArr; / ⤂ / ⤂ / CSS \2902.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display Left Double Arrow Vertical Stroke (⤂) in HTML using entities?

Use &nvlArr; (named), ⤂ (hex), ⤂ (decimal), or the CSS escape \2902 in the content property. You can also type ⤂ directly in UTF-8 HTML.

What is the Unicode value for Left Double Arrow Vertical Stroke?

U+2902 (LEFTWARDS DOUBLE ARROW WITH VERTICAL STROKE). Hex 2902, decimal 10498. It belongs to the Supplemental Arrows-B block (U+2900–U+297F).

Is there a named HTML entity for U+2902?

Yes. &nvlArr; is the HTML5 named entity. You can also use ⤂ or ⤂.

When should I use this HTML entity?

Use it for skip-back style navigation, logic diagrams, and UI that needs a double leftwards arrow blocked by a vertical stroke. Prefer &nvlArr; for readable HTML; add nearby words or aria-label for accessibility.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+2902?

HTML entities (&nvlArr;, ⤂, or ⤂) go in markup. The CSS escape \2902 is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ⤂.

How is U+2902 different from &nlArr; or U+21FA?

&nlArr; (U+21CD) is a double left arrow with a diagonal stroke. U+21FA (⇺) is a single left arrow with double vertical strokes. U+2902 is a double left arrow with one vertical stroke.

Did you know?

Left Double Arrow Vertical Stroke is Unicode U+2902 (decimal 10498) — LEFTWARDS DOUBLE ARROW WITH VERTICAL STROKE. HTML5 provides &nvlArr;. Prefer it for readable source. Do not confuse it with U+21FA (⇺, leftwards arrow with double vertical stroke on a single shaft) or with &nlArr; (U+21CD, diagonal stroke).

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