HTML Entity for Left Side Arc Anticlockwise Arrow (⤹)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+2939

HTML Entity for Left Side Arc Anticlockwise Arrow (U+2939) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is the Left Side Arc Anticlockwise Arrow Entity?

Left Side Arc Anticlockwise Arrow (⤹) is the Supplemental Arrows-B character at Unicode U+2939 (LEFT-SIDE ARC ANTICLOCKWISE ARROW). It is a curved arrow on the left side that points anticlockwise — useful for rotation and undo-style diagrams.

Remember

Character     ⤹
Unicode       U+2939
Hex entity    &#x2939;
Decimal       &#10553;
Named entity  &larrpl;
CSS escape    \2939
Not the same  &larr; (←) · &cularr; (↶)

All of these produce the same glyph: ⤹. Prefer &larrpl; 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	`&larrpl;`	HTML markup (best entity default)
Hex entity	`⤹`	HTML markup
Decimal entity	`⤹`	HTML markup
CSS escape	`\2939`	Stylesheet `content`
Direct character	`⤹`	UTF-8 HTML text

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Readable HTML entity source	`&larrpl;`
Need a numeric entity	`⤹` or `⤹`
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\2939"`
Plain leftwards arrow	Use ← (U+2190)
Top semicircle anticlockwise arrow	Use `&cularr;` (U+21B6)

See it

Live Preview

Left Side Arc Anticlockwise Arrow in common UI and diagram contexts.

Label snippet Undo ⤹

Large glyph ⤹

Named entity &larrpl; → ⤹

vs ← / &cularr; ⤹ | ← | ↶

With entities Hex: ⤹ | Decimal: ⤹ | Named: ⤹

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows this symbol 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 Side Arc Anticlockwise Arrow (⤹)</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\2939";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#x2939;</p>
  <p>Using HTML Code: &#10553;</p>
  <p>Using Named Entity: &larrpl;</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p><code>Undo &larrpl;</code></p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: U+2939 → ⤹ in HTML. The browser turns it into ⤹.

2. Decimal: same code point as 10553 → ⤹. Same result as hex.

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

4. CSS: use \2939 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ⤹ after the paragraph text.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with Left Side Arc Anticlockwise Arrow.

Look-alikes

⤹ ≠ ← ≠ ↶

&larrpl; (left-side arc), ← (plain left), and &cularr; (top semicircle) are different characters.

Name

`&larrpl;` ≠ `←`

The trailing pl marks this Supplemental Arrows-B form. Do not drop it.

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

\2939 belongs in CSS. &larrpl; / ⤹ / ⤹ belong in HTML.

A11y

Add nearby words

Pair the glyph with label text (for example Undo &larrpl;) or use aria-label when it stands alone.

Semicolon

End references

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

Compatibility

Browser Support

Left Side Arc Anticlockwise Arrow (U+2939) and its entity forms (&larrpl;, ⤹, ⤹, CSS \\2939) are supported in all modern browsers. Glyph coverage depends on the font.

✓ Universal encoding

Left Side Arc Anticlockwise Arrow (&larrpl;)

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+2939 / &larrpl; Full support

Bottom line: Prefer &larrpl; for readable HTML. Use \\2939 only inside CSS content.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: this symbol is U+2939 (decimal 10553).
HTML: prefer &larrpl; — or use ⤹ / ⤹.
CSS: use \2939 inside content for generated text.
Watch out: &larrpl; ≠ ← ≠ &cularr;.

One line: U+2939 → &larrpl; / ⤹ / ⤹ / CSS \2939.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display Left Side Arc Anticlockwise Arrow (⤹) in HTML using entities?

Use &larrpl; (named), ⤹ (hex), ⤹ (decimal), or the CSS escape \2939 in the content property. You can also type ⤹ directly in UTF-8 HTML.

What is the Unicode value for Left Side Arc Anticlockwise Arrow?

U+2939 (LEFT-SIDE ARC ANTICLOCKWISE ARROW). Hex 2939, decimal 10553. It belongs to Supplemental Arrows-B (U+2900–U+297F).

Is there a named HTML entity for U+2939?

Yes. &larrpl; is the HTML5 named entity. You can also use ⤹ or ⤹.

When should I use this HTML entity?

Use it for diagrams, rotation/undo indicators, and technical notation when you need a left-side arc pointing anticlockwise. Prefer &larrpl; for readable HTML.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+2939?

HTML entities (&larrpl;, ⤹, or ⤹) go in markup. The CSS escape \2939 is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ⤹.

How is &larrpl; different from ← or &cularr;?

← (U+2190) is a plain leftwards arrow. &cularr; (U+21B6) is ANTICLOCKWISE TOP SEMICIRCLE ARROW. &larrpl; (U+2939) is specifically a left-side arc anticlockwise arrow.

Did you know?

Left Side Arc Anticlockwise Arrow is Unicode U+2939 (decimal 10553) — LEFT-SIDE ARC ANTICLOCKWISE ARROW. HTML5 provides &larrpl;. Prefer it for readable source. Do not confuse it with a plain ← (U+2190) or the top-arc form &cularr; (U+21B6).

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