HTML Entity for Left Triple Arrow (⇚)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Left Triple Arrow (⇚) in HTML using the named entity, hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This symbol is U+21DA (LEFTWARDS TRIPLE ARROW) in the Arrows block (U+2190–U+21FF)—a strong leftward triple arrow used in navigation UI, documentation, mathematical notation, and flowcharts.
Render it with ⇚ (named), ⇚, ⇚, or CSS \21DA. Pair with U+21DB (⇛, right triple arrow / ⇛) for bidirectional navigation. Do not confuse ⇚ with ⇜ (left squiggle arrow) or ← (single leftwards arrow).
⚡ Quick Reference — Left Triple Arrow
U+21DAArrows block
⇚Hexadecimal reference
⇚Decimal reference
⇚Most readable option
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+21DA
Hex code ⇚
HTML code ⇚
Named entity ⇚
CSS code \21DA
Meaning Leftwards triple arrow
Related U+21DB = right triple arrow (⇛ / ⇛)
U+21DC = left squiggle arrow (⇜)Complete HTML Example
A simple example showing the Left Triple Arrow (⇚) using the named entity, hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\21DA";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Arrow (hex): ⇚</p>
<p>Arrow (decimal): ⇚</p>
<p>Arrow (named): ⇚</p>
<p id="point">Arrow (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The Left Triple Arrow (⇚) is universally supported in all modern browsers when the font includes Arrows block glyphs:
👀 Live Preview
See the Left Triple Arrow (⇚) rendered live in different contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
⇚ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 21DA for the leftwards triple arrow. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
⇚ uses the decimal Unicode value 8666 to display the same character.
Named Entity
⇚ is the semantic named entity — the easiest to read in source HTML for left triple arrow references.
CSS Entity
\21DA is used in CSS stylesheets in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::after.
Same visual result
All four methods produce ⇚. Unicode U+21DA is in the Arrows block. Previous: Left Tack Below.
Use Cases
The Left Triple Arrow (⇚) is commonly used in:
Indicate “back” or strong leftward navigation in menus, breadcrumbs, and UI controls.
Show logical implication, steps, or direction in tutorials and technical writing.
Represent logical or relational arrows in equations and formal notation.
Display flow direction or strong leftward links in diagrams and process flows.
Use in custom buttons, pagination, or slider controls for “previous” or “left” actions.
Use in dashboards, wizards, and multi-step forms for directional cues.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Prefer
⇚when writing HTML by hand for readability - Pair the symbol with text or
aria-label(e.g. “Go back”) for accessibility - Verify your font supports the Arrows block (U+21DA)
- Keep one entity style per project for consistency
- Test across browsers and devices in navigation contexts
Don’t
- Confuse ⇚ (triple) with ← (single leftwards arrow)
- Confuse ⇚ with ⇜ (left squiggle arrow)
- Use CSS
\21DAinside HTML text nodes - Use the symbol alone without explaining its left/back meaning
- Mix entity styles randomly in one file
Key Takeaways
Four methods all render ⇚
⇚ ⇚ ⇚For CSS, use \21DA in the content property
Unicode U+21DA — LEFTWARDS TRIPLE ARROW
Named entity ⇚ is the most readable option
Previous: Left Tack Below Next: Left Triple Dash Arrow
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⇚ (named), ⇚ (hex), ⇚ (decimal), or \21DA in CSS content. All four methods render ⇚ correctly.U+21DA (LEFTWARDS TRIPLE ARROW). Arrows block (U+2190–U+21FF). Hex 21DA, decimal 8666. Used for logical implication or strong leftward direction in notation and UI.⇚, ⇚, or ⇚) go in markup. The CSS escape \21DA is used in stylesheets, typically on ::before or ::after. Both produce ⇚.⇚ is the named HTML entity for U+21DA. You can also use ⇚ (decimal), ⇚ (hex), or \21DA in CSS.Explore More HTML Entities!
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