HTML Entity for Right Harpoon Barb Down Above Left Harpoon Barb Down (⥩)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+2969

HTML Entity for Right Harpoon Barb Down Above Left Harpoon Barb Down (U+2969) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is This Harpoon Entity?

Right Harpoon Barb Down Above Left Harpoon Barb Down (⥩) is the Supplemental Arrows-B character at Unicode U+2969 (RIGHTWARDS HARPOON WITH BARB DOWN ABOVE LEFTWARDS HARPOON WITH BARB DOWN). It stacks a rightwards harpoon (barb down) above a leftwards harpoon (barb down).

Remember

Character     ⥩
Unicode       U+2969
Hex entity    &#x2969;
Decimal       &#10601;
Named entity  &rdldhar;
CSS escape    \2969
Not the same  &ruluhar; (⥨) · &rhard; (⇁)

All of these produce the same glyph: ⥩. Prefer &rdldhar; when you want an explicit entity.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Named entity	`&rdldhar;`	HTML markup (best entity default)
Hex entity	`⥩`	HTML markup
Decimal entity	`⥩`	HTML markup
CSS escape	`\2969`	Stylesheet `content`
Direct character	`⥩`	UTF-8 HTML text

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Readable HTML entity source	`&rdldhar;`
Need a numeric entity	`⥩` or `⥩`
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\2969"`
Both barbs up instead	Use &ruluhar; (U+2968)
Single right harpoon (barb down)	Use &rhard; (U+21C1)

See it

Live Preview

This stacked harpoon in common math contexts.

Relation snippet A ⥩ B

Large glyph ⥩

Named entity &rdldhar; → ⥩

vs &ruluhar; / &rhard; ⥩ | ⥨ | ⇁

With entities Hex: ⥩ | Decimal: ⥩ | Named: ⥩

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows this symbol with hex, decimal, named, and CSS. Use View Output or open the live editor.

Hex + Decimal + Named + CSS

All four ways to produce ⥩ in a single document.

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Right Harpoon Barb Down Above Left Harpoon Barb Down (⥩)</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\2969";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#x2969;</p>
  <p>Using HTML Code: &#10601;</p>
  <p>Using Named Entity: &rdldhar;</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p><code>A &rdldhar; B</code></p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: U+2969 → ⥩ in HTML. The browser turns it into ⥩.

2. Decimal: same code point as 10601 → ⥩. Same result as hex.

3. Named: &rdldhar; is the HTML5 name for this character.

4. CSS: use \2969 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ⥩ after the paragraph text.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with this stacked harpoon.

Look-alikes

⥩ ≠ ⥨ ≠ ⇁

&rdldhar; (both barbs down), &ruluhar; (both barbs up), and single &rhard; are different points.

Name

Use `&rdldhar;` exactly

The letters encode right-down / left-down. Guessing similar names can hit the wrong harpoon.

Fonts

Glyph may be missing

Supplemental Arrows-B coverage varies. Test on your target devices or provide a fallback font.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\2969 belongs in CSS. &rdldhar; / ⥩ / ⥩ belong in HTML.

A11y

Add nearby words

Pair the glyph with equation text or use aria-label when it stands alone.

Semicolon

End references

Always finish with ; — write &rdldhar;, not &rdldhar.

Compatibility

Browser Support

U+2969 and its entity forms (&rdldhar;, ⥩, ⥩, CSS \\2969) are supported in all modern browsers. Glyph coverage depends on the font.

✓ Universal encoding

Right Harpoon Barb Down Above Left Harpoon Barb Down (&rdldhar;)

Encode with named, hex, decimal, or CSS escape — or type ⥩ directly in UTF-8 HTML.

100% Browser coverage

Google Chrome Supported

Yes

Microsoft Edge Supported

Yes

Mozilla Firefox Supported

Yes

Apple Safari Supported

Yes

Opera Supported

Yes

Internet Explorer IE 9+

Yes*

U+2969 / &rdldhar; Full support

Bottom line: Prefer &rdldhar; for readable HTML. Use \\2969 only inside CSS content.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: this symbol is U+2969 (decimal 10601).
HTML: prefer &rdldhar; — or use ⥩ / ⥩.
CSS: use \2969 inside content for generated text.
Watch out: &rdldhar; ≠ &ruluhar; ≠ &rhard;.

One line: U+2969 → &rdldhar; / ⥩ / ⥩ / CSS \2969.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display Right Harpoon Barb Down Above Left Harpoon Barb Down (⥩) in HTML using entities?

Use &rdldhar; (named), ⥩ (hex), ⥩ (decimal), or the CSS escape \2969 in the content property. You can also type ⥩ directly in UTF-8 HTML.

What is the Unicode value for this symbol?

U+2969 (RIGHTWARDS HARPOON WITH BARB DOWN ABOVE LEFTWARDS HARPOON WITH BARB DOWN). Hex 2969, decimal 10601. It belongs to the Supplemental Arrows-B block (U+2900–U+297F).

Is there a named HTML entity for U+2969?

Yes. &rdldhar; is the HTML5 named entity. You can also use ⥩ or ⥩.

When should I use this HTML entity?

Use it in math and chemistry for paired harpoons with both barbs down (right above left). Prefer &rdldhar; for readable HTML; add nearby words or aria-label for accessibility.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+2969?

HTML entities (&rdldhar;, ⥩, or ⥩) go in markup. The CSS escape \2969 is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ⥩.

How is &rdldhar; different from &ruluhar; or &rhard;?

&ruluhar; (U+2968) stacks harpoons with barbs up. &rhard; (U+21C1) is a single right harpoon with barb down. &rdldhar; (U+2969) stacks right-barb-down above left-barb-down.

Did you know?

This symbol is Unicode U+2969 (decimal 10601) — RIGHTWARDS HARPOON WITH BARB DOWN ABOVE LEFTWARDS HARPOON WITH BARB DOWN. HTML5 provides &rdldhar;. Prefer it for readable source. Do not confuse it with &ruluhar; (U+2968, both barbs up) or a single &rhard; (U+21C1).

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