HTML Entity for North East Arrow Crossing North West Arrow (⤱)
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Updated: Sep 2026
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Unicode U+2931
Definition
What Is the NE Arrow Crossing NW Arrow Entity?
North east arrow crossing north west arrow (⤱) is the Supplemental Arrows-B character at Unicode U+2931. It shows two diagonal arrows crossing — useful for junctions, maps, and flow diagrams. There is no named HTML entity; use hex, decimal, UTF-8, or CSS.
Remember
Character ⤱
Unicode U+2931
Named entity none
Hex entity ⤱
Decimal ⤱
CSS escape \2931
All numeric and UTF-8 forms produce the same glyph: ⤱. Prefer ⤱ for portable markup; paste ⤱ in UTF-8 when convenient.
Reference
Quick Reference
One table for every form you will actually use.
Form
Code
Where it goes
Named entity
none
Not defined in HTML5
Hex entity
⤱
HTML markup
Decimal entity
⤱
HTML markup
Direct character
⤱
HTML text (UTF-8 default)
CSS escape
\2931
Stylesheet content
When to Use Which
Situation
Use
Portable HTML without pasting Unicode
⤱ or ⤱
UTF-8 map or diagram text
Type or paste ⤱
Generated text via ::before / ::after
content: "\2931"
Single NE arrow (not crossing)
↗ (↗)
NE crossing SE instead
⤲ (U+2932)
See it
Live Preview
Crossing arrow rendered in common contexts.
Glyph⤱
Large glyph⤱
In a sentenceRoutes intersect ⤱ at the junction
With entitiesHex: ⤱ | Decimal: ⤱ | Named: none
Related arrows↗ (↗) · ↖ (↖) · ⤲ (NE×SE)
Code
Complete HTML Example
One page that shows the crossing arrow with hex, decimal, direct, and CSS forms. Use View Output or open the live editor.
Hex + Decimal + Direct + CSS
Four ways to produce ⤱ in a single document (no named entity).
Using Hex Code: ⤱
Using Decimal: ⤱
Using Direct Character: ⤱
Using CSS Entity: ⤱
Example: Routes intersect ⤱ at the junction
How It Works
1. Hex:U+2931 → ⤱ in HTML. Best portable choice (no named entity).
2. Decimal: same code point as 10545 → ⤱. Same glyph.
3. Direct: paste ⤱ in a UTF-8 file with <meta charset="UTF-8">.
4. CSS: use \2931 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ⤱ after the paragraph text.
5. Named: HTML5 has none — do not invent a name like &necrossnw;.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with this arrow entity.
No name
Do not invent a named entity
There is no &…; name for U+2931. Use ⤱ or ⤱.
Not single
Not ↗ alone
↗ is one arrow. This character is a crossing of NE and NW — different glyph and meaning.
Font
Glyph coverage varies
Supplemental Arrows-B may be missing in some fonts. Provide a fallback font or descriptive text if the box appears empty.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\2931 belongs in CSS. ⤱ / ⤱ belong in HTML.
Semicolon
End references
Always finish with ; — write ⤱, not ⤱.
UTF-8
Declare charset
If you paste ⤱ directly, serve the page as UTF-8 with <meta charset="UTF-8">.
Compatibility
Browser Support
NE arrow crossing NW arrow (U+2931) and its entity forms (⤱, ⤱, CSS \\2931) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Glyph availability depends on the font.
✓ Universal support
NE Crossing NW Arrow (⤱)
Prefer ⤱, or encode with decimal or CSS escape — same glyph everywhere (when the font has it).
100%Browser coverage
Google ChromeSupported
Yes
Microsoft EdgeSupported
Yes
Mozilla FirefoxSupported
Yes
Apple SafariSupported
Yes
OperaSupported
Yes
Internet ExplorerAll versions
Yes
U+2931 / entitiesFull support
Bottom line: There is no named entity. Prefer ⤱ or ⤱ in HTML, and \\2931 only inside CSS content.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: NE crossing NW arrow is U+2931 (decimal 10545), Supplemental Arrows-B.
HTML: no named entity — use ⤱ or ⤱.
CSS: use \2931 inside content for generated text.
Meaning: crossing NE×NW — not a single ↗ and not U+2932.
One line:U+2931 → ⤱ / ⤱ / CSS \2931 (no named entity).
Frequently Asked Questions
Use ⤱ (hex), ⤱ (decimal), type ⤱ in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \2931 in content. There is no named HTML entity for U+2931.
U+2931 (NORTH EAST ARROW CROSSING NORTH WEST ARROW). Hex 2931, decimal 10545. It belongs to Supplemental Arrows-B and shows two diagonal arrows crossing.
No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for this character. Prefer ⤱ or ⤱, or paste ⤱ in a UTF-8 document.
Use it for maps, junctions, crossing routes, or diagrams where two diagonal directions meet. Prefer ⤱ for portable markup. For ordinary English, describe the crossing in words.
HTML numeric entities (⤱ or ⤱) go in markup. The CSS escape \2931 is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ⤱.
↗ (U+2197, ↗) is a single north-east arrow. U+2932 is NE crossing SE. U+2931 specifically crosses NE with NW — do not substitute another arrow pair.
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Did you know?
NE arrow crossing NW arrow (⤱) is Unicode U+2931 (decimal 10545) — NORTH EAST ARROW CROSSING NORTH WEST ARROW in Supplemental Arrows-B. There is no named HTML entity; use ⤱, ⤱, UTF-8 ⤱, or CSS \2931.
