HTML Entity for Rising Diagonal Crossing Falling Diagonal (⤫)

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📚 Updated: Jun 2026
🎯 1 Code Example
Unicode U+292B

What You'll Learn

How to display the Rising Diagonal Crossing Falling Diagonal symbol (⤫) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+292B (RISING DIAGONAL CROSSING FALLING DIAGONAL) in the Supplemental Arrows-B block (U+2900–U+297F)—a diagonal crossing pattern used in decorative and diagrammatic content.

Use ⤫, ⤫, or CSS \292B. There is no named HTML entity. Do not confuse ⤫ with U+292C (⤬, falling diagonal crossing rising diagonal) or general multiplication sign U+00D7 (×).

⚡ Quick Reference — Rising Diagonal Crossing Falling Diagonal

Unicode U+292B

Supplemental Arrows-B

Hex Code ⤫

Hexadecimal reference

HTML Code ⤫

Decimal reference

Named Entity

Use numeric codes only

Reference Table
Name           Value
────────────   ──────────
Unicode        U+292B
Hex code       ⤫
HTML code      ⤫
Named entity   (none)
CSS code       \292B
Related        U+292C = falling diagonal crossing rising (⤬)
               U+00D7 = multiplication sign (×)
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Complete HTML Example

A simple example showing the symbol (⤫) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:

html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
 <style>
  #point:after{
   content: "\292B";
  }
 </style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Symbol (hex): &#x292B;</p>
<p>Symbol (decimal): &#10539;</p>
<p id="point">Symbol (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>
Try it Yourself

🌐 Browser Support

The Rising Diagonal Crossing Falling Diagonal symbol (⤫) is supported in all modern browsers when the font includes Supplemental Arrows-B glyphs:

Chrome 1+
Firefox 1+
Safari 1+
Edge 12+
Opera 4+
Android 4.4+
iOS Safari 1+

👀 Live Preview

See the Rising Diagonal Crossing Falling Diagonal symbol (⤫) rendered live in different contexts:

Inline decorative Pattern marker ⤫ used as a visual accent in design layouts.
Large glyph
Symbol comparison ⤫ ⤬ ×
Monospace ⤫ diagonal crossing motif
Numeric refs &#x292B; &#10539; \292B
Separator Section A ⤫ Section B ⤫ Section C

🧠 How It Works

1

Hexadecimal Code

&#x292B; uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 292B. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.

HTML markup
2

Decimal HTML Code

&#10539; uses the decimal Unicode value 10539 to display the same character.

HTML markup
3

CSS Entity

\292B is used in CSS stylesheets in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::after.

CSS stylesheet
=

Same visual result

All three methods produce . Unicode U+292B is in Supplemental Arrows-B. There is no named HTML entity. Previous: Ring In Equal To (U+2256).

Use Cases

The Rising Diagonal Crossing Falling Diagonal symbol (⤫) is commonly used in:

🎨 Decorative Elements

Add visual interest in borders, headers, and design accents.

∑ Mathematical Notation

Use in equations and documentation requiring diagonal crossing patterns.

🛠 Design Patterns

Include in graphic compositions and visual motif libraries.

🖼 Graphic Elements

Display in logos, creative portfolios, and artistic content.

📝 Text Decoration

Use as a styled separator or typographic ornament.

📄 Visual Separators

Break content sections with a distinctive crossing symbol.

💡 Best Practices

Do

  • Use &#x292B; or &#10539; for readable numeric references
  • Distinguish ⤫ from ⤬ (opposite diagonal crossing) and ×
  • Add aria-hidden="true" when used purely as decoration
  • Verify your font supports Supplemental Arrows-B glyphs
  • Use CSS font-size to scale the symbol for layout needs

Don’t

  • Assume a named HTML entity exists—there is none for U+292B
  • Use CSS escape \292B inside HTML text nodes
  • Confuse ⤫ with the multiplication sign ×
  • Overuse the symbol—it works best as an accent, not body text
  • Use HTML entities in JS (use \u292B instead)

Key Takeaways

1

Three methods render ⤫ — no named entity

&#x292B; &#10539;
2

For CSS, use \292B in the content property

3

Unicode U+292B — Supplemental Arrows-B diagonal crossing symbol

4

Related: ⤬ is the opposite diagonal crossing variant

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Use &#x292B; (hex), &#10539; (decimal), or \292B in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity. All three render ⤫.
U+292B (RISING DIAGONAL CROSSING FALLING DIAGONAL). Supplemental Arrows-B block (U+2900–U+297F). Hex 292B, decimal 10539.
In decorative elements, mathematical notation, design patterns, graphic elements, artistic content, and visual separators needing diagonal crossing motifs.
HTML references (&#10539; or &#x292B;) go in markup. The CSS escape \292B is used in stylesheets, typically on ::after or ::before.
Named HTML entities cover a subset of common characters. Supplemental Arrows-B symbols like U+292B use numeric hex or decimal codes or CSS escapes, which is standard for specialized Unicode blocks.

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