HTML Entity for Up Barb Left Down Barb Left Harpoon (⥑)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Up Barb Left Down Barb Left Harpoon (⥑) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+2951 in the Supplemental Arrows-B block (U+2900–U+297F)—a specialized harpoon symbol with barb-left orientations on both upward and downward components, used in mathematical notation, vector operations, and technical diagrams.
Render it with ⥑, ⥑, or CSS escape \2951. There is no named HTML entity. Compare ⥍ (up barb left down barb right harpoon, U+294D) for the barb-right variant on the lower harpoon.
⚡ Quick Reference — Up Barb Left Down Barb Left Harpoon
U+2951Supplemental Arrows-B
⥑Hexadecimal reference
⥑Decimal reference
—Use numeric codes only
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+2951
Hex code ⥑
HTML code ⥑
Named entity (none)
CSS code \2951
Official name UPWARDS HARPOON WITH BARB LEFT FROM BAR DOWNWARDS HARPOON WITH BARB LEFT TO BAR
Related U+294D = Barb left / barb right (⥍)
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: "\2951";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Harpoon (hex): ⥑</p>
<p>Harpoon (decimal): ⥑</p>
<p id="point">Harpoon (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
U+2951 is supported in modern browsers when rendered with a font that includes Supplemental Arrows-B:
👀 Live Preview
See the Up Barb Left Down Barb Left Harpoon (⥑) in mathematical and technical contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
⥑ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 2951 to display the Up Barb Left Down Barb Left Harpoon. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
⥑ uses the decimal Unicode value 10577 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\2951 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+2951 in Supplemental Arrows-B (U+2900–U+297F). Used for vector operations and technical diagrams with specific barb orientations.
Use Cases
The Up Barb Left Down Barb Left Harpoon (⥑) is commonly used in:
Equations, formulas, and academic papers with vector mappings and directional relationships.
Engineering diagrams and scientific illustrations requiring precise harpoon notation.
Linear algebra, mathematical analysis, and vector mathematics content.
Research papers and academic publications with specialized mathematical symbols.
Quantum mechanics and theoretical physics documentation.
Equation editors and scientific computing application interfaces.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
⥑or⥑consistently in markup - Choose math-capable fonts (STIX, Latin Modern Math, Cambria Math)
- Provide alt text or context for screen readers in mathematical content
- Use
\2951in CSS::before/::afterwhen needed - Serve pages with UTF-8 (
<meta charset="utf-8">)
Don’t
- Confuse ⥑ (barb left / barb left) with ⥍ (barb left / barb right, U+294D)
- Use U+02951 or CSS
\02951—the correct value is U+2951 and\2951 - Expect a named entity—none exists for U+2951
- Put CSS escape
\2951in HTML text nodes - Assume all decorative fonts include Supplemental Arrows-B glyphs
Key Takeaways
Two HTML numeric references render ⥑
⥑ ⥑For CSS stylesheets, use \2951 in content
Unicode U+2951 — Supplemental Arrows-B harpoon symbol
Barb-right variant: ⥍ (U+294D)
Three methods, one glyph — no named HTML entity
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⥑ (hex), ⥑ (decimal), or \2951 in CSS content. There is no named entity. All produce ⥑.U+2951 in Supplemental Arrows-B (U+2900–U+297F). Hex 2951, decimal 10577. A specialized harpoon for mathematical and technical notation.⥑ or ⥑) go in markup. The CSS escape \2951 is used in stylesheets, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements.Explore More HTML Entities!
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