HTML Entity for Right Arrow Above Short Left Arrow (⥂)
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Updated: Sep 2026
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Unicode U+2942
Definition
What Is Right Arrow Above Short Left Arrow?
Right arrow above short left arrow (⥂) is the Unicode character at U+2942 in Supplemental Arrows-B. Official name: RIGHTWARDS ARROW ABOVE SHORT LEFTWARDS ARROW. It is a single composite arrow used in math, logic, and diagrams.
Remember
Character ⥂
Unicode U+2942
Hex entity ⥂
Decimal ⥂
CSS escape \2942
Named entity (none)
Not the same → ← · ⥃ · ⇄
Prefer ⥂ or ⥂ in HTML markup. You can also type ⥂ in UTF-8. There is no named entity.
Using Hex Code: ⥂
Using HTML Code: ⥂
Using CSS Entity: ⥂
Typed directly: ⥂
Relation: A ⥂ B
How It Works
1. Hex:U+2942 → ⥂ in HTML. The browser turns it into ⥂.
2. Decimal: same code point as 10562 → ⥂. Same result as hex.
3. CSS: use \2942 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ⥂ after the paragraph text.
4. Typed / relation: paste ⥂ in UTF-8, or write A ⥂ B for a short diagram-style example.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with Right Arrow Above Short Left Arrow.
Named?
No named entity
HTML5 does not define a named entity for U+2942. Use ⥂ or ⥂.
Stack
Do not stack → + ←
Two separate arrows are not the same as one U+2942 glyph. Prefer the real composite character.
⥃
Mirror is different
U+2943 is left arrow above short right arrow. Do not swap them if direction matters.
Fonts
Supplemental Arrows coverage
Some UI fonts omit U+2942. Prefer a math-capable font for display.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\2942 belongs in CSS strings. ⥂ / ⥂ belong in HTML.
Semicolon
End numeric references
Always finish with ; — write ⥂, not ⥂.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Right arrow above short left arrow (U+2942) and its entity forms (⥂, ⥂, CSS \\2942) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Visible glyphs depend on Supplemental Arrows font coverage.
✓ Universal support
Right Arrow Above Short Left Arrow (⥂)
Encode with hex, decimal, CSS escape, or type the character — same code point everywhere encoding is supported.
100%Browser coverage
Google ChromeSupported
Yes
Microsoft EdgeSupported
Yes
Mozilla FirefoxSupported
Yes
Apple SafariSupported
Yes
OperaSupported
Yes
Internet ExplorerIE 9+
Yes
U+2942 / entitiesFull support
Bottom line: Prefer ⥂ or ⥂ in HTML. Use \\2942 only inside CSS content. There is no named entity.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: this mark is U+2942 (decimal 10562) — glyph ⥂.
HTML: use ⥂ or ⥂ — no named entity; typing ⥂ also works.
CSS: use \2942 inside content for generated text.
Meaning:⥂ = one composite arrow — not stacked →/←, not U+2943.
One line:U+2942 → ⥂ / ⥂ / CSS \2942.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use ⥂ (hex), ⥂ (decimal), type ⥂ directly in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \2942 in content. There is no named HTML entity for U+2942.
U+2942 (RIGHTWARDS ARROW ABOVE SHORT LEFTWARDS ARROW). Hex 2942, decimal 10562. It belongs to Supplemental Arrows-B (U+2900–U+297F).
No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for this character. Use numeric forms ⥂ or ⥂.
Use it in math, logic, or diagrams when you need a rightwards arrow stacked above a short leftwards arrow as one symbol. Prefer → / ← for plain single arrows, and U+2943 for the mirror (left above short right).
HTML entities (⥂ or ⥂) go in markup. The CSS escape \2942 goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).
No. ⥂ is one Unicode character (U+2942). Typing → above ← with CSS or line breaks is two characters and not the same glyph.
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Did you know?
Right arrow above short left arrow is Unicode U+2942 (decimal 10562) — glyph ⥂ in Supplemental Arrows-B. HTML5 has no named entity — use ⥂ or ⥂. It is one composite character, not two arrows stacked by hand. The mirror form is U+2943 (left arrow above short right arrow).
