HTML Entity for North West Arrow and South East Arrow (⤡)
Beginner
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Updated: Sep 2026
1 example
Unicode U+2921
Definition
What Is the NW and SE Arrow Entity?
North west arrow and south east arrow (⤡) is the Supplemental Arrows-B character at Unicode U+2921. It is a single glyph that pairs both ends of a diagonal axis — useful for maps and compass-style UI. There is no named HTML entity; use hex, decimal, UTF-8, or CSS.
Remember
Character ⤡
Unicode U+2921
Named entity none
Hex entity ⤡
Decimal ⤡
CSS escape \2921
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
\2921
Stylesheet content
When to Use Which
Situation
Use
Portable HTML without pasting Unicode
⤡ or ⤡
UTF-8 map or UI text
Type or paste ⤡
Generated text via ::before / ::after
content: "\2921"
Single NW or SE arrow only
↖ / ↘
NE and SW pair instead
⤢ (U+2922)
See it
Live Preview
Paired NW / SE arrow rendered in common contexts.
Glyph⤡
Large glyph⤡
In a sentenceDiagonal axis ⤡ (NW ↔ SE)
With entitiesHex: ⤡ | Decimal: ⤡ | Named: none
Related arrows↖ (↖) · ↘ (↘) · ⤢ (NE×SW)
Code
Complete HTML Example
One page that shows the paired 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: Diagonal axis ⤡ (NW ↔ SE)
How It Works
1. Hex:U+2921 → ⤡ in HTML. Best portable choice (no named entity).
2. Decimal: same code point as 10529 → ⤡. Same glyph.
3. Direct: paste ⤡ in a UTF-8 file with <meta charset="UTF-8">.
4. CSS: use \2921 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 &nwsearr;.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with this arrow entity.
No name
Do not invent a named entity
There is no &…; name for U+2921. Use ⤡ or ⤡.
One glyph
Not two arrows typed apart
↖↘ is two characters. U+2921 is one designed pair — prefer it for consistent spacing.
Sibling
Not the same as ⤢
U+2922 is NE and SW. U+2921 is NW and SE. Pick the diagonal that matches your layout.
Font
Glyph coverage varies
Supplemental Arrows-B may be missing in some fonts. Provide a fallback or descriptive text if needed.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\2921 belongs in CSS. ⤡ / ⤡ belong in HTML.
Semicolon
End references
Always finish with ; — write ⤡, not ⤡.
Compatibility
Browser Support
NW and SE arrow (U+2921) and its entity forms (⤡, ⤡, CSS \\2921) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Glyph availability depends on the font.
✓ Universal support
NW and SE 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+2921 / entitiesFull support
Bottom line: There is no named entity. Prefer ⤡ or ⤡ in HTML, and \\2921 only inside CSS content.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: NW and SE arrow is U+2921 (decimal 10529), Supplemental Arrows-B.
HTML: no named entity — use ⤡ or ⤡.
CSS: use \2921 inside content for generated text.
Meaning: one paired glyph — not ↖↘ typed separately, and not U+2922.
One line:U+2921 → ⤡ / ⤡ / CSS \2921 (no named entity).
Frequently Asked Questions
Use ⤡ (hex), ⤡ (decimal), type ⤡ in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \2921 in content. There is no named HTML entity for U+2921.
U+2921 (NORTH WEST ARROW AND SOUTH EAST ARROW). Hex 2921, decimal 10529. It belongs to Supplemental Arrows-B and combines both diagonal directions in one glyph.
No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for this character. Prefer ⤡ or ⤡, or paste ⤡ in a UTF-8 document.
Use it for maps and UI when both north-west and south-east options matter (a diagonal axis). Prefer ⤡ for portable markup. For a single NW or SE arrow, use ↖ or ↘ instead.
HTML numeric entities (⤡ or ⤡) go in markup. The CSS escape \2921 is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ⤡.
U+2921 is a single code point designed as one paired glyph. Typing ↖↘ is two characters. U+2922 is the NE and SW pair — a different character.
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Did you know?
NW and SE arrow (⤡) is Unicode U+2921 (decimal 10529) — NORTH WEST ARROW AND SOUTH EAST ARROW in Supplemental Arrows-B. There is no named HTML entity; use ⤡, ⤡, UTF-8 ⤡, or CSS \2921. It is one character showing both directions — not two separate arrows typed side by side.
