HTML Entity for Three Lines Converging Right (⚞)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Three Lines Converging Right symbol (⚞) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+269E (THREE LINES CONVERGING RIGHT) in the Miscellaneous Symbols block (U+2600–U+26FF)—a directional symbol showing three lines converging toward the right.
Render it with ⚞, ⚞, or CSS escape \269E. There is no named HTML entity. Do not confuse ⚞ with ⚟ (THREE LINES CONVERGING LEFT, U+269F)—the mirror counterpart pointing left.
⚡ Quick Reference — Three Lines Converging Right
U+269EMiscellaneous Symbols
⚞Hexadecimal reference
⚞Decimal reference
—Use numeric codes only
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+269E
Hex code ⚞
HTML code ⚞
Named entity (none)
CSS code \269E
Block Miscellaneous Symbols (U+2600–U+26FF)
Official name THREE LINES CONVERGING RIGHT
Related U+269F = Three Lines Converging Left (⚟)Complete HTML Example
This example demonstrates the Three Lines Converging Right symbol (⚞) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape (no named entity):
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\269E";
}
</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 Right symbol renders in modern browsers when fonts include Miscellaneous Symbols glyphs:
👀 Live Preview
See the Three Lines Converging Right symbol (⚞) in directional context:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
⚞ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 269E to display the Three Lines Converging Right symbol. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
⚞ uses the decimal Unicode value 9886 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\269E 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+269E in the Miscellaneous Symbols block (U+2600–U+26FF). No named entity.
Use Cases
The Three Lines Converging Right symbol (⚞) commonly appears in:
Technical drawings showing convergence or directional flow.
Process diagrams with paths merging rightward.
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-right 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 ⚞ (right) with ⚟ (left converging lines)
- Assume every font renders Miscellaneous Symbols clearly
- Put CSS escape
\269Edirectly in HTML text nodes - Expect a named HTML entity for U+269E—use numeric references
- Use HTML entities in JS (use
\u269Einstead)
Key Takeaways
Two HTML references both render ⚞
⚞ ⚞For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\269EUnicode U+269E — THREE LINES CONVERGING RIGHT
No named entity—use numeric references or CSS escape
Mirror counterpart: ⚟ (THREE LINES CONVERGING LEFT)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⚞ (hex), ⚞ (decimal), or \269E in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity. All three produce ⚞.U+269E (THREE LINES CONVERGING RIGHT). Miscellaneous Symbols block (U+2600–U+26FF). Hex 269E, decimal 9886.⚞ or ⚞) go directly in markup. The CSS escape \269E 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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