HTML Entity for Up Barb Left Down Barb Right Harpoon (⥍)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Up Barb Left Down Barb Right Harpoon (⥍) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+294D in the Supplemental Arrows-B block (U+2900–U+297F)—a specialized harpoon with a barb-left upward component and barb-right downward component, used in mathematical notation, vector operations, and technical diagrams.
Render it with ⥍, ⥍, or CSS escape \294D. There is no named HTML entity. Compare ⥑ (up barb left down barb left harpoon, U+2951) for the barb-left variant on the lower harpoon.
⚡ Quick Reference — Up Barb Left Down Barb Right Harpoon
U+294DSupplemental Arrows-B
⥍Hexadecimal reference
⥍Decimal reference
—Use numeric codes only
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+294D
Hex code ⥍
HTML code ⥍
Named entity (none)
CSS code \294D
Official name UPWARDS HARPOON WITH BARB LEFT FROM BAR DOWNWARDS HARPOON WITH BARB RIGHT TO BAR
Related U+2951 = Barb left / barb left (⥑)
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: "\294D";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Harpoon (hex): ⥍</p>
<p>Harpoon (decimal): ⥍</p>
<p id="point">Harpoon (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
U+294D is supported in modern browsers when rendered with a font that includes Supplemental Arrows-B:
👀 Live Preview
See the Up Barb Left Down Barb Right Harpoon (⥍) in mathematical and technical contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
⥍ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 294D to display the Up Barb Left Down Barb Right Harpoon. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
⥍ uses the decimal Unicode value 10573 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\294D 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+294D 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 Right 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
\294Din CSS::before/::afterwhen needed - Serve pages with UTF-8 (
<meta charset="utf-8">)
Don’t
- Confuse ⥍ (barb left / barb right) with ⥑ (barb left / barb left, U+2951)
- Use U+0294D or CSS
\0294D—the correct value is U+294D and\294D - Expect a named entity—none exists for U+294D
- Put CSS escape
\294Din HTML text nodes - Assume all decorative fonts include Supplemental Arrows-B glyphs
Key Takeaways
Two HTML numeric references render ⥍
⥍ ⥍For CSS stylesheets, use \294D in content
Unicode U+294D — Supplemental Arrows-B harpoon symbol
Barb-left variant: ⥑ (U+2951)
Three methods, one glyph — no named HTML entity
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⥍ (hex), ⥍ (decimal), or \294D in CSS content. There is no named entity. All produce ⥍.U+294D in Supplemental Arrows-B (U+2900–U+297F). Hex 294D, decimal 10573. A specialized harpoon for mathematical and technical notation.⥍ or ⥍) go in markup. The CSS escape \294D is used in stylesheets, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements.Explore More HTML Entities!
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