HTML Entity for North West Arrow and South East Arrow (⤡)
What You'll Learn
How to display the north west arrow and south east arrow (⤡) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This combined diagonal symbol pairs north-west and south-east directions and is useful for navigation UI, maps, and compass-style design elements.
This character is U+2921 (NORTH WEST ARROW AND SOUTH EAST ARROW) in the Supplemental Arrows-B block (U+2900–U+297F). Render it with ⤡, ⤡, or CSS escape \2921. There is no named HTML entity.
⚡ Quick Reference — NW and SE Arrow
U+2921Supplemental Arrows-B
⤡Hexadecimal reference
⤡Decimal reference
—No named entity
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+2921
Hex code ⤡
HTML code ⤡
Named entity (none)
CSS code \2921
Meaning North west arrow and south east arrow
Related U+2196 = North west (↖, ↖)
U+2198 = South east (↘, ↘)
U+2922 = NE and SW (⤢)
Block Supplemental Arrows-B (U+2900–U+297F)Complete HTML Example
A simple example showing ⤡ using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point::after{
content: "\2921";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Symbol (hex): ⤡</p>
<p>Symbol (decimal): ⤡</p>
<p id="point">Symbol (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The north west arrow and south east arrow (⤡) is supported in all modern browsers:
👀 Live Preview
See ⤡ in navigation and compass-style contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
⤡ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 2921 to display the combined diagonal-arrow symbol.
Decimal HTML Code
⤡ uses the decimal Unicode value 10529 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\2921 is used in CSS stylesheets, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.
Same visual result
All three methods produce: ⤡. Unicode U+2921 is in Supplemental Arrows-B (U+2900–U+297F). There is no named HTML entity.
Use Cases
The north west arrow and south east arrow (⤡) is commonly used in:
Show diagonal NW–SE axis routes on maps and signage.
Indicate diagonal direction pairs in compass and orientation controls.
Branching paths, dual-direction indicators, and diagonal navigation hints.
Technical diagrams spanning north-west and south-east directional flow.
Unicode charts, arrow references, and HTML entity tutorials.
Legend keys for routes along the NW–SE diagonal axis.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use numeric references (
⤡or⤡) in HTML for portability - Use
\2921in CSScontentwhen inserting via pseudo-elements - Pair ⤡ with accessible text (e.g. “north west or south east” or
aria-label) - Distinguish ⤡ from single arrows ↖ and ↘ when meaning matters
- Serve pages with UTF-8 (
<meta charset="utf-8">)
Don’t
- Put the CSS escape
\2921directly in HTML text nodes - Use padded Unicode notation like U+02921—the correct value is
U+2921 - Use
\02921in CSS—the correct escape is\2921 - Confuse ⤡ with ⤢ (NE and SW) or separate ↖/↘ arrows
- Rely on the glyph alone for screen-reader users without a text alternative
Key Takeaways
Three references render ⤡ (no named entity)
⤡ ⤡For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\2921Unicode U+2921 — NORTH WEST ARROW AND SOUTH EAST ARROW
Supplemental Arrows-B block (U+2900–U+297F)
No named entity—use numeric codes or UTF-8 literal in source files
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⤡ (hex), ⤡ (decimal), or \2921 in CSS content. All produce ⤡. There is no named HTML entity.U+2921 (NORTH WEST ARROW AND SOUTH EAST ARROW). Supplemental Arrows-B block (U+2900–U+297F). Hex 2921, decimal 10529.⤡ or ⤡) go in markup. The CSS escape \2921 goes in stylesheets, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements. Same visual result, different layers of the stack.Explore More HTML Entities!
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