HTML Entity for Superset Above Left Arrow (⥻)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Superset Above Left Arrow symbol (⥻) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, named entity, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+297B (SUPERSET ABOVE LEFT ARROW) in the Supplemental Arrows-B block (U+2900–U+297F)—used for directional set relations in mathematics and set theory.
Render it with ⥻, ⥻, the named entity ⥻, or CSS escape \297B. It combines a superset symbol with a left arrow to indicate directional set relationships. Do not confuse ⥻ with ⊃ (superset of, ⊃) or a plain left arrow ←.
⚡ Quick Reference — Superset Above Left Arrow
U+297BSupplemental Arrows-B
⥻Hexadecimal reference
⥻Decimal reference
⥻Most readable option
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+297B
Hex code ⥻
HTML code ⥻
Named entity ⥻
CSS code \297B
Block Supplemental Arrows-B (U+2900–U+297F)
Related U+2979 = Subset Above Right Arrow (⥹)Complete HTML Example
This example demonstrates the Superset Above Left Arrow symbol (⥻) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, the named entity, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\297B";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Using Hexadecimal: ⥻</p>
<p>Using HTML Code: ⥻</p>
<p>Using Named Entity: ⥻</p>
<p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The Superset Above Left Arrow entity is universally supported in all modern browsers:
👀 Live Preview
See the Superset Above Left Arrow symbol (⥻) rendered in different contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
⥻ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 297B to display the symbol. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
⥻ uses the decimal Unicode value 10619 to display the same character. This is one of the most commonly used methods.
Named Entity
⥻ is the semantic named entity — the easiest to read in source HTML and the most self-descriptive option.
CSS Entity
\297B is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.
Same visual result
All four methods produce the glyph: ⥻. Unicode U+297B in the Supplemental Arrows-B block (U+2900–U+297F).
Use Cases
The Superset Above Left Arrow symbol (⥻) commonly appears in:
Equations with directional set relationships.
Directional superset relations between sets.
Research papers, proofs, and scholarly articles.
Technical documentation and math web applications.
Online courses and tutorials on set theory.
Calculator interfaces and computational tool UIs.
Conference proceedings and mathematical journals.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
⥻for readable source markup - Pick one style (hex / decimal / named) per project
- Add
aria-labelfor standalone symbols in math content - Test the glyph across browsers and fonts
- Pair ⥻ with plain text on first use
Don’t
- Confuse ⥻ with ⊃ (superset of) or a plain left arrow
- Mix entity styles randomly in one file
- Use CSS escape
\297Binside HTML text nodes - Use HTML entities in JS (use
\u297Binstead) - Assume all fonts render ⥻ clearly at small sizes
Key Takeaways
Three HTML references all render ⥻
⥻ ⥻ ⥻For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\297BUnicode U+297B — SUPERSET ABOVE LEFT ARROW
Prefer ⥻ for readability—it’s the most self-descriptive named entity
Related: ⥹ (subset above right arrow) in the same Unicode block
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⥻ (hex), ⥻ (decimal), ⥻ (named), or \297B in CSS content. All produce ⥻.U+297B (SUPERSET ABOVE LEFT ARROW). Supplemental Arrows-B block (U+2900–U+297F). Hex 297B, decimal 10619.⥻, ⥻, or ⥻) go directly in markup. The CSS escape \297B is used in stylesheets, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements. Same visual result, different layers of the stack.⥻. It is equivalent to ⥻ (decimal) or ⥻ (hexadecimal) and renders ⥻.Explore More HTML Entities!
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