Three lines converging left (⚟) is the Unicode character at U+269F in Miscellaneous Symbols. Official name: THREE LINES CONVERGING LEFT. It is used in diagrams, flowcharts, and directional graphics.
Remember
Character ⚟
Unicode U+269F
Hex entity ⚟
Decimal ⚟
CSS escape \269F
Named entity (none)
Pair ⚞ (U+269E, converging right)
Prefer ⚟ or ⚟ in HTML markup. You can also type ⚟ in UTF-8. There is no named entity.
Using Hex Code: ⚟
Using HTML Code: ⚟
Using CSS Entity: ⚟
Typed directly: ⚟
Example: Flow ⚟ merge left
How It Works
1. Hex:U+269F → ⚟ in HTML. The browser turns it into ⚟.
2. Decimal: same code point as 9887 → ⚟. Same result as hex.
3. CSS: use \269F in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ⚟ after the paragraph text.
4. Typed / example: paste ⚟ in UTF-8, or write Flow ⚟ merge left for a short diagram label.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with Three Lines Converging Left.
Named?
No named entity
HTML5 does not define a named entity for U+269F. Use ⚟ or ⚟.
⚞
Left vs right pair
U+269E (⚞) is three lines converging right. Pick the code that matches the direction you need.
←
Not a plain arrow
For a simple left arrow, prefer ←. Use U+269F when you specifically need this converging-lines glyph.
Fonts
Symbol font coverage
Some UI fonts omit less-common Miscellaneous Symbols. Prefer a font that covers this block for display.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\269F belongs in CSS strings. ⚟ / ⚟ belong in HTML.
Semicolon
End numeric references
Always finish with ; — write ⚟, not ⚟.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Three lines converging left (U+269F) and its entity forms (⚟, ⚟, CSS \\269F) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Visible glyphs depend on Miscellaneous Symbols font coverage.
✓ Universal support
Three Lines Converging Left (⚟)
Encode with hex, decimal, CSS escape, or type the character — same code point everywhere encoding is supported.
100%Browser coverage
Google ChromeSupported
Yes
Microsoft EdgeSupported
Yes
Mozilla FirefoxSupported
Yes
Apple SafariSupported
Yes
OperaSupported
Yes
Internet ExplorerAll versions
Yes
U+269F / entitiesFull support
Bottom line: Prefer ⚟ or ⚟ in HTML. Use \\269F only inside CSS content. There is no named entity.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: this mark is U+269F (decimal 9887) — glyph ⚟.
HTML: use ⚟ or ⚟ — no named entity; typing ⚟ also works.
CSS: use \269F inside content for generated text.
Meaning:⚟ = converging left — pair is ⚞ (U+269E), not ←.
One line:U+269F → ⚟ / ⚟ / CSS \269F.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use ⚟ (hex), ⚟ (decimal), type ⚟ directly in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \269F in content. There is no named HTML entity for U+269F.
U+269F (THREE LINES CONVERGING LEFT). Hex 269F, decimal 9887. It belongs to Miscellaneous Symbols (U+2600–U+26FF).
No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for this character. Use numeric forms ⚟ or ⚟.
Use it for flowchart, diagram, and directional graphics that need this converging-lines symbol. Prefer an SVG or icon font when you need consistent cross-platform UI art.
HTML entities (⚟ or ⚟) go in markup. The CSS escape \269F goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).
No. ⚟ is three lines converging left (U+269F). ⚞ is three lines converging right (U+269E). They are a mirrored pair in Miscellaneous Symbols.
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Did you know?
Three lines converging left (⚟) is Unicode U+269F (decimal 9887) — THREE LINES CONVERGING LEFT in Miscellaneous Symbols. HTML5 has no named entity — use ⚟ or ⚟. Its pair is three lines converging right (U+269E, ⚞).
