HTML Entity for Up Arrow Horizontal Stroke (⤉)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Up Arrow Horizontal Stroke (⤉) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+2909 (UPWARDS ARROW WITH HORIZONTAL STROKE) in the Supplemental Arrows-B block (U+2900–U+297F)—an upward-pointing arrow with a horizontal stroke for navigation and UI direction cues.
Render it with ⤉, ⤉, or CSS escape \2909. There is no named HTML entity. Compare ↑ (up arrow, U+2191, ↑) for a plain arrow, or ⤒ (up arrow bar, U+2912) for arrow-to-bar notation.
⚡ Quick Reference — Up Arrow Horizontal Stroke
U+2909Supplemental Arrows-B
⤉Hexadecimal reference
⤉Decimal reference
—Use numeric codes only
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+2909
Hex code ⤉
HTML code ⤉
Named entity (none)
CSS code \2909
Meaning Upwards arrow with horizontal stroke
Related U+2191 = Up arrow (↑); U+2912 = Up arrow bar (⤒)
Block Supplemental Arrows-B (U+2900–U+297F)Complete HTML Example
A simple example showing ⤉ using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point::after{
content: "\2909";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Up Arrow Horizontal Stroke (hex): ⤉</p>
<p>Up Arrow Horizontal Stroke (decimal): ⤉</p>
<p id="point">Up Arrow Horizontal Stroke (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
U+2909 is supported in modern browsers when rendered with a font that includes Supplemental Arrows-B:
👀 Live Preview
See the Up Arrow Horizontal Stroke (⤉) in navigation and UI contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
⤉ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 2909 to display the Up Arrow Horizontal Stroke. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
⤉ uses the decimal Unicode value 10505 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\2909 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+2909 in Supplemental Arrows-B (U+2900–U+297F). No named HTML entity—use numeric codes in markup.
Use Cases
The Up Arrow Horizontal Stroke (⤉) is commonly used in:
Menus and controls with a distinctive upward arrow and horizontal stroke.
Buttons and interactive elements needing visual distinction from plain arrows.
Icon sets and design systems with specialized upward arrow variants.
Flowcharts and instructional content showing upward direction with emphasis.
Dashboards and software interfaces with unique directional navigation symbols.
Tutorials and materials about directional arrow notation.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
⤉or⤉consistently in markup - Add
aria-labelwhen the arrow conveys navigation meaning - Choose fonts with Supplemental Arrows-B support (Segoe UI Symbol, Cambria Math)
- Use
\2909in CSS::before/::afterfor icon buttons - Serve pages with UTF-8 (
<meta charset="utf-8">)
Don’t
- Confuse ⤉ (U+2909) with ↑ (
↑, plain up arrow) - Use U+02909 or CSS
\02909—the correct value is U+2909 and\2909 - Expect a named entity—none exists for U+2909
- Put CSS escape
\2909in HTML text nodes - Assume all decorative fonts include Supplemental Arrows-B glyphs
Key Takeaways
Two HTML numeric references render ⤉
⤉ ⤉For CSS stylesheets, use \2909 in content
Unicode U+2909 — UPWARDS ARROW WITH HORIZONTAL STROKE
Supplemental Arrows-B block (U+2900–U+297F)
Three methods, one glyph — no named HTML entity
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⤉ (hex), ⤉ (decimal), or \2909 in CSS content. There is no named entity. All produce ⤉.U+2909 (UPWARDS ARROW WITH HORIZONTAL STROKE). Supplemental Arrows-B block (U+2900–U+297F). Hex 2909, decimal 10505.⤉ or ⤉) go in markup. The CSS escape \2909 is used in stylesheets, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements.↑ (U+2191). Supplemental Arrows-B characters such as U+2909 use numeric hex or decimal references—standard practice for specialized arrow glyphs.Explore More HTML Entities!
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