HTML Entity for Short Right Arrow Above Left Arrow (⥄)
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Updated: Sep 2026
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Unicode U+2944
Definition
What Is the Short Right Arrow Above Left Arrow Entity?
Short Right Arrow Above Left Arrow (⥄) is the Supplemental Arrows-B character at Unicode U+2944 (SHORT RIGHT ARROW ABOVE LEFT ARROW). It is a composite arrow — a short right arrow stacked above a left arrow — used for bidirectional navigation and flow diagrams.
Remember
Character ⥄
Unicode U+2944
Hex entity ⥄
Decimal ⥄
Named entity (none)
CSS escape \2944
Not the same ⥃ (left above short right) · ← (left arrow)
Hex, decimal, CSS, and a typed character all produce the same glyph: ⥄. Prefer ⥄ when you want an explicit entity. For the reversed layout, see Left Arrow Above Short Right Arrow (U+2943).
Using Hex Code: ⥄
Using HTML Code: ⥄
Using CSS Entity: ⥄
Back ⥄ Forward
How It Works
1. Hex:U+2944 → ⥄ in HTML. The browser turns it into ⥄.
2. Decimal: same code point as 10564 → ⥄. Same result as hex.
3. Named: HTML5 does not define a named entity for this character — use hex or decimal instead.
4. CSS: use \2944 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ⥄ after the paragraph text.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with Short Right Arrow Above Left Arrow.
Look-alikes
⥄ ≠ ⥃ ≠ ←
U+2944 has a short right arrow on top. U+2943 reverses that layout. U+2190 is a plain left arrow — not a composite.
Named
No &…; name
Do not invent a name. Use ⥄ or ⥄.
A11y
Label directions
Composite arrows alone are ambiguous. Add text like “Back” / “Forward” or an accessible name for screen readers.
Fonts
Glyph coverage
Supplemental Arrows-B coverage varies. Test navigation UIs on mobile and provide a fallback if ⥄ is missing.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\2944 belongs in CSS. ⥄ / ⥄ belong in HTML.
Semicolon
End references
Always finish with ; — write ⥄, not ⥄.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Short Right Arrow Above Left Arrow (U+2944) and its entity forms (⥄, ⥄, CSS \\2944) are supported in all modern browsers. Glyph coverage depends on the font.
✓ Universal encoding
Short Right Arrow Above Left Arrow (⥄)
Encode with hex, decimal, or CSS escape — or type ⥄ directly in UTF-8 HTML. No named entity.
100%Browser coverage
Google ChromeSupported
Yes
Microsoft EdgeSupported
Yes
Mozilla FirefoxSupported
Yes
Apple SafariSupported
Yes
OperaSupported
Yes
Internet ExplorerIE 9+
Yes*
U+2944Full support
Bottom line: Prefer ⥄ for readable HTML. Use \\2944 only inside CSS content. Do not confuse with U+2943.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: this symbol is U+2944 (decimal 10564) — short right arrow above left arrow.
HTML: prefer ⥄ — or use ⥄. No named entity.
CSS: use \2944 inside content for generated arrows.
Watch out: not the same as U+2943 (reversed layout) or plain left arrow (U+2190).
One line:U+2944 → ⥄ / ⥄ / CSS \2944 (no named entity).
Frequently Asked Questions
Use ⥄ (hex), ⥄ (decimal), or the CSS escape \2944 in the content property. All render ⥄ when the font supports Supplemental Arrows-B. There is no named HTML entity.
U+2944 (SHORT RIGHT ARROW ABOVE LEFT ARROW). Hex 2944, decimal 10564. It belongs to Supplemental Arrows-B (U+2900–U+297F).
No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for U+2944. Use numeric references like ⥄ or ⥄.
U+2944 is SHORT RIGHT ARROW ABOVE LEFT ARROW. U+2943 is LEFT ARROW ABOVE SHORT RIGHT ARROW. The arrow positions are reversed — they are different characters.
Use it for bidirectional navigation labels, flow diagrams, exchange or swap indicators, and Supplemental Arrows-B documentation. Pair the glyph with visible text for accessibility.
HTML entities (⥄ or ⥄) go in markup. The CSS escape \2944 is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ⥄.
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Did you know?
Short Right Arrow Above Left Arrow is Unicode U+2944 (decimal 10564) — SHORT RIGHT ARROW ABOVE LEFT ARROW in Supplemental Arrows-B. HTML5 has no named entity — use ⥄ or ⥄. Do not confuse it with Left Arrow Above Short Right Arrow (U+2943), where the arrow layout is reversed.
