HTML Entity for Left Two Headed Arrow (↞)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+219E

HTML Entity for Left Two Headed Arrow (U+219E) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is the Left Two Headed Arrow Entity?

Left Two Headed Arrow (↞) is the Arrows-block character at Unicode U+219E (LEFTWARDS TWO HEADED ARROW). It is a left-pointing arrow with two arrowheads stacked on the tip.

Remember

Character     ↞
Unicode       U+219E
Hex entity    &#x219E;
Decimal       &#8606;
Named entity  &Larr;   (capital L — case-sensitive)
CSS escape    \219E
Not the same  &larr; (←) · &lArr; (⇐)

All of these produce the same glyph: ↞. Prefer &Larr; when you want an explicit entity — mind the capital L.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Named entity	`&Larr;`	HTML markup (best entity default)
Hex entity	`↞`	HTML markup
Decimal entity	`↞`	HTML markup
CSS escape	`\219E`	Stylesheet `content`
Direct character	`↞`	UTF-8 HTML text

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Readable HTML entity source	`&Larr;`
Need a numeric entity	`↞` or `↞`
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\219E"`
Single left arrow	Use ← (U+2190)
Double (two-shaft) left arrow	Use ⇐ (U+21D0)

See it

Live Preview

Left Two Headed Arrow in common UI and diagram contexts.

Label snippet Jump ↞

Large glyph ↞

Named entity &Larr; → ↞

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 Two Headed Arrow (↞)</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\219E";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#x219E;</p>
  <p>Using HTML Code: &#8606;</p>
  <p>Using Named Entity: &Larr;</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p><code>Jump &Larr;</code></p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: U+219E → ↞ in HTML. The browser turns it into ↞.

2. Decimal: same code point as 8606 → ↞. Same result as hex.

3. Named: &Larr; is the HTML5 name — capital L is required (← is the single arrow).

4. CSS: use \219E in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ↞ after the paragraph text.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with Left Two Headed Arrow.

Look-alikes

↞ ≠ ← ≠ ⇐

Two-headed, single, and double-shaft left arrows are different characters — pick the form your diagram needs.

Case

`&Larr;` ≠ `←`

Named entities are case-sensitive. Capital L selects the two-headed form.

Fonts

Glyph may be missing

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

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\219E belongs in CSS. &Larr; / ↞ / ↞ belong in HTML.

A11y

Add nearby words

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

Semicolon

End references

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

Compatibility

Browser Support

Left Two Headed Arrow (U+219E) and its entity forms (&Larr;, ↞, ↞, CSS \\219E) are supported in all modern browsers. Glyph coverage depends on the font.

✓ Universal encoding

Left Two Headed Arrow (&Larr;)

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+219E / &Larr; Full support

Bottom line: Prefer &Larr; for readable HTML (capital L). Use \\219E only inside CSS content.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: this symbol is U+219E (decimal 8606).
HTML: prefer &Larr; — or use ↞ / ↞.
CSS: use \219E inside content for generated text.
Watch out: &Larr; ≠ ← ≠ ⇐ (case matters).

One line: U+219E → &Larr; / ↞ / ↞ / CSS \219E.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display Left Two Headed Arrow (↞) in HTML using entities?

Use &Larr; (named — capital L), ↞ (hex), ↞ (decimal), or the CSS escape \219E in the content property. You can also type ↞ directly in UTF-8 HTML.

What is the Unicode value for Left Two Headed Arrow?

U+219E (LEFTWARDS TWO HEADED ARROW). Hex 219E, decimal 8606. It belongs to the Arrows block (U+2190–U+21FF).

Is there a named HTML entity for U+219E?

Yes. &Larr; is the HTML5 named entity (case-sensitive — capital L). You can also use ↞ or ↞.

When should I use this HTML entity?

Use it for navigation UI, logical notation, and diagrams when you need a leftwards arrow with two heads. Prefer &Larr; for readable HTML.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+219E?

HTML entities (&Larr;, ↞, or ↞) go in markup. The CSS escape \219E is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ↞.

How is &Larr; different from ← or ⇐?

← (U+2190) is a single left arrow. ⇐ (U+21D0) is a double (two-shaft) left arrow. &Larr; (U+219E) is a two-headed left arrow. Named entities are case-sensitive.

Did you know?

Left Two Headed Arrow is Unicode U+219E (decimal 8606) — LEFTWARDS TWO HEADED ARROW. HTML5 provides &Larr; (capital L — case-sensitive). Prefer it for readable source. Do not confuse it with a plain ← (U+2190) or a double arrow ⇐ (U+21D0).

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