HTML Entity for Left Triple Arrow (⇚)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+21DA

HTML Entity for Left Triple Arrow (U+21DA) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is the Left Triple Arrow Entity?

Left Triple Arrow (⇚) is the Arrows-block character at Unicode U+21DA (LEFTWARDS TRIPLE ARROW). It is a left-pointing arrow with three parallel shafts — stronger emphasis than a double arrow.

Remember

Character     ⇚
Unicode       U+21DA
Hex entity    &#x21DA;
Decimal       &#8666;
Named entity  &lAarr;   (capital A — case-sensitive)
CSS escape    \21DA
Not the same  &larr; (←) · &lArr; (⇐)

All of these produce the same glyph: ⇚. Prefer &lAarr; when you want an explicit entity — mind the capital A.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Named entity	`&lAarr;`	HTML markup (best entity default)
Hex entity	`⇚`	HTML markup
Decimal entity	`⇚`	HTML markup
CSS escape	`\21DA`	Stylesheet `content`
Direct character	`⇚`	UTF-8 HTML text

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Readable HTML entity source	`&lAarr;`
Need a numeric entity	`⇚` or `⇚`
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\21DA"`
Single left arrow	Use ← (U+2190)
Double left arrow	Use ⇐ (U+21D0)

See it

Live Preview

Left Triple Arrow in common UI and diagram contexts.

Label snippet Rewind ⇚

Large glyph ⇚

Named entity &lAarr; → ⇚

vs ← / ⇐ ⇚ | ← | ⇐

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 Triple Arrow (⇚)</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\21DA";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#x21DA;</p>
  <p>Using HTML Code: &#8666;</p>
  <p>Using Named Entity: &lAarr;</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p><code>Rewind &lAarr;</code></p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: U+21DA → ⇚ in HTML. The browser turns it into ⇚.

2. Decimal: same code point as 8666 → ⇚. Same result as hex.

3. Named: &lAarr; is the HTML5 name — capital A is required (&laarr; is wrong).

4. CSS: use \21DA in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ⇚ after the paragraph text.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with Left Triple Arrow.

Look-alikes

⇚ ≠ ← ≠ ⇐

Single, double, and triple left arrows are different characters — pick the strength your UI needs.

Case

`&lAarr;` ≠ `&laarr;`

Named entities are case-sensitive. The capital A is part of the official name.

Fonts

Glyph may be missing

Triple-arrow coverage varies. Test on your target devices or provide a fallback font.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\21DA belongs in CSS. &lAarr; / ⇚ / ⇚ belong in HTML.

A11y

Add nearby words

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

Semicolon

End references

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

Compatibility

Browser Support

Left Triple Arrow (U+21DA) and its entity forms (&lAarr;, ⇚, ⇚, CSS \\21DA) are supported in all modern browsers. Glyph coverage depends on the font.

✓ Universal encoding

Left Triple Arrow (&lAarr;)

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+21DA / &lAarr; Full support

Bottom line: Prefer &lAarr; for readable HTML (capital A). Use \\21DA only inside CSS content.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: this symbol is U+21DA (decimal 8666).
HTML: prefer &lAarr; — or use ⇚ / ⇚.
CSS: use \21DA inside content for generated text.
Watch out: &lAarr; ≠ ⇐ ≠ ← (case matters).

One line: U+21DA → &lAarr; / ⇚ / ⇚ / CSS \21DA.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display Left Triple Arrow (⇚) in HTML using entities?

Use &lAarr; (named — capital A), ⇚ (hex), ⇚ (decimal), or the CSS escape \21DA in the content property. You can also type ⇚ directly in UTF-8 HTML.

What is the Unicode value for Left Triple Arrow?

U+21DA (LEFTWARDS TRIPLE ARROW). Hex 21DA, decimal 8666. It belongs to the Arrows block (U+2190–U+21FF).

Is there a named HTML entity for U+21DA?

Yes. &lAarr; is the HTML5 named entity (case-sensitive — capital A). You can also use ⇚ or ⇚.

When should I use this HTML entity?

Use it for navigation UI, documentation, math notation, and flowcharts when you need a leftwards triple arrow. Prefer &lAarr; for readable HTML.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+21DA?

HTML entities (&lAarr;, ⇚, or ⇚) go in markup. The CSS escape \21DA is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ⇚.

How is &lAarr; different from ⇐ or ←?

← (U+2190) is a single left arrow. ⇐ (U+21D0) is a double left arrow. &lAarr; (U+21DA) is a triple left arrow. Named entities are case-sensitive.

Did you know?

Left Triple Arrow is Unicode U+21DA (decimal 8666) — LEFTWARDS TRIPLE ARROW. HTML5 provides &lAarr; (capital A — case-sensitive). Prefer it for readable source. Do not confuse it with a double arrow ⇐ (U+21D0) or a plain ← (U+2190).

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