HTML Entity for Left Squiggle Arrow (⇜)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Left Squiggle Arrow (⇜) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This symbol is U+21DC (LEFTWARDS SQUIGGLE ARROW) in the Arrows block (U+2190–U+21FF)—a left-pointing arrow with a squiggly (wavy) line, often used in diagrams, flowcharts, and technical notation.
Render it with ⇜, ⇜, or CSS \21DC. There is no named HTML entity. Do not confuse ⇜ with U+2190 (←, simple leftwards arrow / ←) or U+21DD (⇝, rightwards squiggle arrow).
⚡ Quick Reference — Left Squiggle Arrow
U+21DCArrows block
⇜Hexadecimal reference
⇜Decimal reference
—Use numeric codes only
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+21DC
Hex code ⇜
HTML code ⇜
Named entity (none)
CSS code \21DC
Meaning Leftwards squiggle arrow
Related U+2190 = leftwards arrow (←)
U+21DD = rightwards squiggle arrow (⇝)Complete HTML Example
A simple example showing the Left Squiggle Arrow (⇜) 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: "\21DC";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Arrow (hex): ⇜</p>
<p>Arrow (decimal): ⇜</p>
<p id="point">Arrow (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The Left Squiggle Arrow (⇜) is universally supported in all modern browsers when the font includes Arrows block glyphs:
👀 Live Preview
See the Left Squiggle Arrow (⇜) rendered live in different contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
⇜ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 21DC for the leftwards squiggle arrow. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
⇜ uses the decimal Unicode value 8668 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\21DC is used in CSS stylesheets in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::after.
Same visual result
All three methods produce ⇜. Unicode U+21DC is in the Arrows block. There is no named HTML entity—use numeric codes. Previous: Left Square Bracket Quill.
Use Cases
The Left Squiggle Arrow (⇜) is commonly used in:
Indicate leftward flow or direction with a distinct squiggle (non-straight) path.
Show approximation, “leads to” with variation, or non-direct relation.
Represent leftward relation or mapping with a squiggle arrow variant.
Display “back” or “previous” with a distinct squiggle arrow style.
Use in papers for left-pointing squiggle arrow in formal notation.
Indicate “go left” or reverse direction with a wavy/squiggle arrow.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
⇜or⇜for numeric references - Add
aria-labelor surrounding text for accessibility - Verify your font supports the Arrows block (U+21DC)
- Keep one entity style per project for consistency
- Provide context when the symbol denotes left direction with a squiggle path
Don’t
- Assume a named HTML entity exists—there is none for U+21DC
- Confuse ⇜ (squiggle) with ← (straight leftwards arrow)
- Use CSS
\21DCinside HTML text nodes - Mix entity styles randomly in one file
- Use the symbol alone without explaining its left squiggle meaning
Key Takeaways
Two HTML references plus CSS all render ⇜
⇜ ⇜For CSS, use \21DC in the content property
Unicode U+21DC — LEFTWARDS SQUIGGLE ARROW
No named HTML entity—use hex or decimal numeric codes
Previous: Left Square Bracket Quill Next: Left Tack
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⇜ (hex), ⇜ (decimal), or \21DC in CSS content. All three methods render ⇜ correctly. There is no named HTML entity.U+21DC (LEFTWARDS SQUIGGLE ARROW). Arrows block (U+2190–U+21FF). Hex 21DC, decimal 8668. A left-pointing arrow with a squiggly line.⇜ or ⇜) go in markup. The CSS escape \21DC is used in stylesheets, typically on ::before or ::after. Both produce ⇜.⇜ (decimal), ⇜ (hex), or \21DC in CSS.Explore More HTML Entities!
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