HTML Entity for Three Lines Converging Left (⚟)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Three Lines Converging Left symbol (⚟) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+269F (THREE LINES CONVERGING LEFT) in the Miscellaneous Symbols block (U+2600–U+26FF)—a directional symbol showing three lines converging toward the left.
Render it with ⚟, ⚟, or CSS escape \269F. There is no named HTML entity. Do not confuse ⚟ with ⚞ (THREE LINES CONVERGING RIGHT, U+269E)—the mirror counterpart pointing right.
⚡ Quick Reference — Three Lines Converging Left
U+269FMiscellaneous Symbols
⚟Hexadecimal reference
⚟Decimal reference
—Use numeric codes only
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+269F
Hex code ⚟
HTML code ⚟
Named entity (none)
CSS code \269F
Block Miscellaneous Symbols (U+2600–U+26FF)
Official name THREE LINES CONVERGING LEFT
Related U+269E = Three Lines Converging Right (⚞)Complete HTML Example
This example demonstrates the Three Lines Converging Left symbol (⚟) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape (no named entity):
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\269F";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Using Hexadecimal: ⚟</p>
<p>Using HTML Code: ⚟</p>
<p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The Three Lines Converging Left symbol renders in modern browsers when fonts include Miscellaneous Symbols glyphs:
👀 Live Preview
See the Three Lines Converging Left symbol (⚟) in directional context:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
⚟ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 269F to display the Three Lines Converging Left symbol. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
⚟ uses the decimal Unicode value 9887 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\269F is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.
Same visual result
All three methods produce the glyph: ⚟. Unicode U+269F in the Miscellaneous Symbols block (U+2600–U+26FF). No named entity.
Use Cases
The Three Lines Converging Left symbol (⚟) commonly appears in:
Technical drawings showing convergence or directional flow.
Process diagrams with paths merging leftward.
Navigation elements and wayfinding indicators.
Engineering diagrams and system architecture visuals.
Web apps and interfaces needing directional markers.
Business process maps and organizational charts.
Tutorials and instructional content on directional concepts.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
⚟or⚟for the converging-left glyph - Add
aria-labelwhen the symbol conveys direction alone - Use CSS
font-sizeto scale the symbol in diagrams - Pair with text labels for clarity in flowcharts
- Test rendering across browsers and font stacks
Don’t
- Confuse ⚟ (left) with ⚞ (right converging lines)
- Assume every font renders Miscellaneous Symbols clearly
- Put CSS escape
\269Fdirectly in HTML text nodes - Expect a named HTML entity for U+269F—use numeric references
- Use HTML entities in JS (use
\u269Finstead)
Key Takeaways
Two HTML references both render ⚟
⚟ ⚟For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\269FUnicode U+269F — THREE LINES CONVERGING LEFT
No named entity—use numeric references or CSS escape
Mirror counterpart: ⚞ (THREE LINES CONVERGING RIGHT)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⚟ (hex), ⚟ (decimal), or \269F in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity. All three produce ⚟.U+269F (THREE LINES CONVERGING LEFT). Miscellaneous Symbols block (U+2600–U+26FF). Hex 269F, decimal 9887.⚟ or ⚟) go directly in markup. The CSS escape \269F is used in stylesheets, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements. Same visual result, different layers of the stack.Explore More HTML Entities!
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