HTML Entity for Left Triple Dash Arrow (⤎)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+290E

HTML Entity for Left Triple Dash Arrow (U+290E) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is the Left Triple Dash Arrow Entity?

Left Triple Dash Arrow (⤎) is the Supplemental Arrows-B character at Unicode U+290E (LEFTWARDS TRIPLE DASH ARROW). It is a left-pointing arrow whose shaft is drawn as a triple dash.

Remember

Character     ⤎
Unicode       U+290E
Hex entity    &#x290E;
Decimal       &#10510;
Named entity  &lBarr;   (capital B — case-sensitive)
CSS escape    \290E
Not the same  &lAarr; (⇚) · &larr; (←)

All of these produce the same glyph: ⤎. Prefer &lBarr; when you want an explicit entity — mind the capital B.

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	`\290E`	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: "\290E"`
Solid left triple arrow	Use &lAarr; (U+21DA)
Plain left arrow	Use ← (U+2190)

See it

Live Preview

Left Triple Dash Arrow in common UI and diagram contexts.

Label snippet Skip ⤎

Large glyph ⤎

Named entity &lBarr; → ⤎

vs &lAarr; / ← ⤎ | ⇚ | ←

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 Dash Arrow (⤎)</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\290E";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#x290E;</p>
  <p>Using HTML Code: &#10510;</p>
  <p>Using Named Entity: &lBarr;</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p><code>Skip &lBarr;</code></p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: U+290E → ⤎ in HTML. The browser turns it into ⤎.

2. Decimal: same code point as 10510 → ⤎. Same result as hex.

3. Named: &lBarr; is the HTML5 name — capital B is required (&lbarr; is a different entity).

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

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with Left Triple Dash Arrow.

Look-alikes

⤎ ≠ ⇚

&lBarr; is dashed. &lAarr; is a solid triple arrow. Different Unicode characters.

Case

`&lBarr;` ≠ `&lbarr;`

Named entities are case-sensitive. Capital B selects the triple-dash form.

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

\290E belongs in CSS. &lBarr; / ⤎ / ⤎ belong in HTML.

A11y

Add nearby words

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

Semicolon

End references

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

Compatibility

Browser Support

Left Triple Dash Arrow (U+290E) and its entity forms (&lBarr;, ⤎, ⤎, CSS \\290E) are supported in all modern browsers. Glyph coverage depends on the font.

✓ Universal encoding

Left Triple 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+290E / &lBarr; Full support

Bottom line: Prefer &lBarr; for readable HTML (capital B). Use \\290E only inside CSS content.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: this symbol is U+290E (decimal 10510).
HTML: prefer &lBarr; — or use ⤎ / ⤎.
CSS: use \290E inside content for generated text.
Watch out: &lBarr; ≠ &lAarr; (case and glyph both matter).

One line: U+290E → &lBarr; / ⤎ / ⤎ / CSS \290E.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Use &lBarr; (named — capital B), ⤎ (hex), ⤎ (decimal), or the CSS escape \290E in the content property. You can also type ⤎ directly in UTF-8 HTML.

What is the Unicode value for Left Triple Dash Arrow?

U+290E (LEFTWARDS TRIPLE DASH ARROW). Hex 290E, decimal 10510. It belongs to Supplemental Arrows-B (U+2900–U+297F).

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

Yes. &lBarr; is the HTML5 named entity (case-sensitive — capital B). 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 arrow drawn with a triple dash. Prefer &lBarr; for readable HTML.

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

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

How is &lBarr; different from &lAarr;?

&lAarr; (U+21DA) is a solid leftwards triple arrow. &lBarr; (U+290E) is a leftwards triple dash arrow — dashed shaft, different code point. Named entities are case-sensitive.

Did you know?

Left Triple Dash Arrow is Unicode U+290E (decimal 10510) — LEFTWARDS TRIPLE DASH ARROW. HTML5 provides &lBarr; (capital B — case-sensitive). Prefer it for readable source. Do not confuse it with a solid triple arrow &lAarr; (U+21DA) or a plain dashed left arrow.

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