HTML Entity for Top Arc Anticlockwise Arrow (⤺)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Top Arc Anticlockwise Arrow (⤺) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This symbol is U+293A (TOP ARC ANTICLOCKWISE ARROW) in the Supplemental Arrows-B block (U+2900–U+297F)—a curved arrow pointing anticlockwise from the top, used for rotation indicators, refresh buttons, and undo actions.
Render it with ⤺, ⤺, or CSS escape \293A. There is no named HTML entity. Do not confuse ⤺ with U+2938 (⤸, right side arc clockwise arrow / ⤸) or U+293D (⤽, top arc anticlockwise arrow plus / ⤽).
⚡ Quick Reference — Top Arc Anticlockwise Arrow
U+293ASupplemental Arrows-B
⤺Hexadecimal reference
⤺Decimal reference
—Use numeric codes only
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+293A
Hex code ⤺
HTML code ⤺
Named entity (none)
CSS code \293A
Block Supplemental Arrows-B (U+2900–U+297F)
Official name TOP ARC ANTICLOCKWISE ARROW
Related U+2938 = right side arc clockwise (⤸), U+293D = top arc anticlockwise arrow plus (⤽)Complete HTML Example
This example demonstrates the Top Arc Anticlockwise Arrow (⤺) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape (no named entity):
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\293A";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Using Hexadecimal: ⤺</p>
<p>Using HTML Code: ⤺</p>
<p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The Top Arc Anticlockwise Arrow renders in modern browsers when fonts include Supplemental Arrows-B glyphs:
👀 Live Preview
See the Top Arc Anticlockwise Arrow (⤺) in UI context:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
⤺ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 293A to display the Top Arc Anticlockwise Arrow. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
⤺ uses the decimal Unicode value 10554 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\293A is used in CSS stylesheets in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.
Same visual result
All three methods produce ⤺. Unicode U+293A in Supplemental Arrows-B. No named entity.
Use Cases
The Top Arc Anticlockwise Arrow (⤺) commonly appears in:
Reload and sync actions in web and mobile apps.
Anticlockwise rotation and circular motion UI.
Reverse operations in editors and design tools.
Navigation controls and interactive panels.
Rotation controls and in-game interface elements.
Technical flowcharts and process documentation.
Physics and rotation tutorials with visual cues.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
⤺or⤺for the anticlockwise arc arrow - Add
aria-label(e.g. “Refresh” or “Undo”) for accessibility - Verify fonts support Supplemental Arrows-B (U+293A)
- Pair the symbol with text labels in control panels
- Test rendering across browsers and font stacks
Don’t
- Confuse ⤺ with ⤸ (right side arc clockwise) or ⤽ (arrow plus variant)
- Rely on the symbol alone without accessible text in buttons
- Put CSS escape
\293Adirectly in HTML text nodes - Expect a named HTML entity for U+293A
- Use HTML entities in JS (use
\u293Ainstead)
Key Takeaways
Two HTML references both render ⤺
⤺ ⤺For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\293AUnicode U+293A — TOP ARC ANTICLOCKWISE ARROW
No named entity—use numeric references or CSS escape
Supplemental Arrows-B block (U+2900–U+297F) for directional symbols
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⤺ (hex), ⤺ (decimal), or \293A in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity. All three produce ⤺.U+293A (TOP ARC ANTICLOCKWISE ARROW). Supplemental Arrows-B block (U+2900–U+297F). Hex 293A, decimal 10554. Curved arrow pointing anticlockwise from the top.⤺ or ⤺) go directly in markup. The CSS escape \293A 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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