HTML Entity for Left Wave Arrow (↜)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Left Wave Arrow (↜) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This symbol is U+219C (LEFTWARDS WAVE ARROW) in the Arrows block (U+2190–U+21FF)—a wave-style leftward arrow used in navigation UI, technical documentation, decorative or dynamic UI elements, and flowcharts.
Render it with ↜, ↜, or CSS \219C. There is no named HTML entity. Pair with U+219D (↝, rightwards wave arrow) for bidirectional notation. Do not confuse ↜ with ⇜ (left squiggle arrow) or ← (single leftwards arrow).
⚡ Quick Reference — Left Wave Arrow
U+219CArrows block
↜Hexadecimal reference
↜Decimal reference
—Use numeric codes only
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+219C
Hex code ↜
HTML code ↜
Named entity (none)
CSS code \219C
Meaning Leftwards wave arrow
Related U+219D = rightwards wave arrow (↝)
U+21DC = left squiggle arrow (⇜)Complete HTML Example
A simple example showing the Left Wave 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: "\219C";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Arrow (hex): ↜</p>
<p>Arrow (decimal): ↜</p>
<p id="point">Arrow (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The Left Wave Arrow (↜) is universally supported in all modern browsers when the font includes Arrows block glyphs:
👀 Live Preview
See the Left Wave Arrow (↜) rendered live in different contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
↜ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 219C for the leftwards wave arrow. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
↜ uses the decimal Unicode value 8604 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\219C is used in CSS stylesheets in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::after.
Same visual result
All three methods produce ↜. Unicode U+219C is in the Arrows block. There is no named HTML entity. Previous: Left Two Headed Arrow.
Use Cases
The Left Wave Arrow (↜) is commonly used in:
Indicate “back” or leftward navigation with a distinctive wave style in menus and UI controls.
Show dynamic or wave-style direction in tutorials and technical writing.
Add a wave arrow for a stylish or dynamic look in buttons and links.
Display flow direction with a wave arrow in process diagrams and flowcharts.
Use in custom buttons or pagination for “previous” or “undo” with a wave visual cue.
Use in dashboards and multi-step forms for directional or dynamic cues.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
↜or↜for numeric references - Pair the symbol with text or
aria-label(e.g. “Go back”) for accessibility - Verify your font supports the Arrows block (U+219C)
- Keep one entity style per project for consistency
- Use the wave style to distinguish back/undo from straight arrows
Don’t
- Assume a named HTML entity exists—there is none for U+219C
- Confuse ↜ (wave) with ⇜ (squiggle) or ← (straight)
- Use CSS
\219Cinside HTML text nodes - Use the symbol alone without explaining its left/back meaning
- Mix entity styles randomly in one file
Key Takeaways
Two HTML references plus CSS all render ↜
↜ ↜For CSS, use \219C in the content property
Unicode U+219C — LEFTWARDS WAVE ARROW
No named HTML entity—use hex or decimal numeric codes
Previous: Left Two Headed Arrow Next: Left White Arrow
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
↜ (hex), ↜ (decimal), or \219C in CSS content. All three methods render ↜ correctly. There is no named HTML entity.U+219C (LEFTWARDS WAVE ARROW). Arrows block (U+2190–U+21FF). Hex 219C, decimal 8604. Used for leftward wave or dynamic direction in UI and notation.↜ or ↜) go in markup. The CSS escape \219C is used in stylesheets, typically on ::before or ::after. Both produce ↜.Explore More HTML Entities!
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