HTML Entity for Left Double Dash Arrow (⤌)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+290C

HTML Entity for Left Double Dash Arrow (U+290C) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is the Left Double Dash Arrow Entity?

Left Double Dash Arrow (⤌) is the Supplemental Arrows-B character at Unicode U+290C (LEFTWARDS DOUBLE DASH ARROW). It is a leftwards arrow whose shaft is drawn with two dashes.

Remember

Character     ⤌
Unicode       U+290C
Hex entity    &#x290C;
Decimal       &#10508;
Named entity  &lbarr;
CSS escape    \290C
Not the same  ⇠ (U+21E0) · &larr; (←)

All of these produce the same glyph: ⤌. Prefer &lbarr; 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	`&lbarr;`	HTML markup (best entity default)
Hex entity	`⤌`	HTML markup
Decimal entity	`⤌`	HTML markup
CSS escape	`\290C`	Stylesheet `content`
Direct character	`⤌`	UTF-8 HTML text

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Readable HTML entity source	`&lbarr;`
Need a numeric entity	`⤌` or `⤌`
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\290C"`
Arrows-block dashed arrow	Use U+21E0
Solid left arrow	Use ← (U+2190)

See it

Live Preview

Left Double Dash Arrow in common UI contexts.

Back link ⤌ Previous

Large glyph ⤌

Named entity &lbarr; → ⤌

vs ⇠ / ← ⤌ | ⇠ | ←

With entities Hex: ⤌ | Decimal: ⤌ | Named: ⤌

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows Left Double Dash Arrow 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 Dash Arrow (⤌) in HTML</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\290C";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#x290C;</p>
  <p>Using HTML Code: &#10508;</p>
  <p>Using Named Entity: &lbarr;</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p><a href="#">&lbarr; Previous</a></p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: U+290C → ⤌ in HTML. The browser turns it into ⤌.

2. Decimal: same code point as 10508 → ⤌. Same result as hex.

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

4. CSS: use \290C in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ⤌ after the paragraph text.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with Left Double Dash Arrow.

Look-alikes

⤌ ≠ ⇠ ≠ ←

Double-dash (U+290C), dashed arrow (U+21E0), and solid ← are different characters.

Fonts

Glyph may be missing

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

Name

Use `&lbarr;` exactly

Guessing names like &ldash; will not work. Stick to &lbarr; or numeric forms.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\290C belongs in CSS. &lbarr; / ⤌ / ⤌ belong in HTML.

A11y

Add nearby words

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

Semicolon

End references

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

Compatibility

Browser Support

Left Double Dash Arrow (U+290C) and its entity forms (&lbarr;, ⤌, ⤌, CSS \\290C) are supported in all modern browsers. Glyph coverage depends on the font.

✓ Universal encoding

Left Double Dash Arrow (&lbarr;)

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+290C / &lbarr; Full support

Bottom line: Prefer &lbarr; for readable HTML. Use \\290C only inside CSS content.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: this symbol is U+290C (decimal 10508).
HTML: prefer &lbarr; — or use ⤌ / ⤌.
CSS: use \290C inside content for generated text.
Watch out: ⤌ ≠ ⇠ (U+21E0) ≠ ← (←).

One line: U+290C → &lbarr; / ⤌ / ⤌ / CSS \290C.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display Left Double Dash Arrow (⤌) in HTML using entities?

Use &lbarr; (named), ⤌ (hex), ⤌ (decimal), or the CSS escape \290C in the content property. You can also type ⤌ directly in UTF-8 HTML.

What is the Unicode value for Left Double Dash Arrow?

U+290C (LEFTWARDS DOUBLE DASH ARROW). Hex 290C, decimal 10508. It belongs to the Supplemental Arrows-B block (U+2900–U+297F).

Is there a named HTML entity for U+290C?

Yes. &lbarr; is the HTML5 named entity. You can also use ⤌ or ⤌.

When should I use this HTML entity?

Use it for tentative navigation, draft flow diagrams, or UI that needs a leftwards arrow with a double-dash shaft. Prefer &lbarr; for readable HTML; add nearby words or aria-label for accessibility.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+290C?

HTML entities (&lbarr;, ⤌, or ⤌) go in markup. The CSS escape \290C is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ⤌.

How is U+290C different from U+21E0 or ←?

U+21E0 (⇠) is the leftwards dashed arrow (single dash style in the Arrows block). ← (U+2190) is the solid leftwards arrow. U+290C is a leftwards double-dash arrow in Supplemental Arrows-B.

Did you know?

Left Double Dash Arrow is Unicode U+290C (decimal 10508) — LEFTWARDS DOUBLE DASH ARROW. HTML5 provides &lbarr;. Prefer it for readable source. Do not confuse it with the single dashed arrow (U+21E0, ⇠) or the plain left arrow ← (←).

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