HTML Entity for Up Barb Left Down Barb Right Harpoon (⥍)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+294D

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Definition

What Is Up Barb Left Down Barb Right Harpoon?

Up barb left down barb right harpoon (⥍) is the Unicode character at U+294D in Supplemental Arrows-B. Official name: UPWARDS HARPOON WITH BARB LEFT BESIDE DOWNWARDS HARPOON WITH BARB RIGHT — two vertical harpoons side by side, with opposite barb directions.

Remember

Character     ⥍
Unicode       U+294D
Named entity  (none)
Hex entity    &#x294D;
Decimal       &#10573;
CSS escape    \294D
Not the same  ⥑ · ⥌ · ⥏

Prefer ⥍ or ⥍ in HTML markup. You can also type ⥍ in UTF-8. For both barbs left, use U+2951 (⥑); for the mirror pairing, use U+294C (⥌).

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Named entity	None	Use numeric or type the character
Direct character	`⥍`	HTML text (UTF-8)
Hex entity	`⥍`	HTML markup (preferred)
Decimal entity	`⥍`	HTML markup
CSS escape	`\294D`	Stylesheet `content`
Both barbs left (related)	⥑ (U+2951)	Numeric only — no named entity

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Up left, down right barbs (this symbol)	`⥍` or type `⥍`
Both barbs left	⥑ (U+2951)
Up right, down left (mirror)	⥌ (U+294C)
Both barbs right	⥏ (U+294F)
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\294D"`

See it

Live Preview

Opposite-barb harpoon rendered alone and next to related symbols.

Large glyph ⥍

Notation f ⥍ g

Compared ⥍ | ⥑ | ⥌

Hint Compare: Left/right ⥍ | Both left ⥑ | Mirror ⥌

With entities Hex: ⥍ | Decimal: ⥍

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows the symbol with hex, decimal, CSS escape, and a typed character. Use View Output or open the live editor.

Hex + Decimal + CSS + Typed

Four ways to produce ⥍, plus a short notation example. No named entity exists.

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Up Barb Left Down Barb Right Harpoon (⥍)</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\294D";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#x294D;</p>
  <p>Using HTML Code: &#10573;</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p>Typed directly: ⥍</p>
  <p>Notation: f &#x294D; g</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: U+294D → ⥍ in HTML. Preferred numeric form when you need an entity.

2. Decimal: same code point as 10573 → ⥍. Same glyph as hex.

3. CSS: use \294D in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ⥍ after the paragraph text.

4. Typed / notation: paste ⥍ in UTF-8, or write f ⥍ g for a short math label.

5. No named entity: HTML5 does not define a name for U+294D — use numeric references or type the character.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with U+294D.

vs ⥑

Not both barbs left

⥑ (U+2951) has left barbs on both harpoons. ⥍ has a right barb on the down harpoon — match the chart carefully.

vs ⥌

Not the mirror pairing

⥌ (U+294C) is up right / down left. ⥍ is up left / down right. Do not swap them in diagrams.

Named

No named HTML entity

There is no short name like &uldrharpoon; for U+294D. Use ⥍ or ⥍.

Fonts

Needs Supplemental Arrows-B coverage

Many UI fonts omit these harpoons. Prefer a stack that includes a math or symbols font if the glyph must always show.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\294D belongs in CSS strings. ⥍ / ⥍ belong in HTML.

A11y

Name the relation in context

Screen readers may announce this unevenly. Prefer nearby plain-language text such as “up-left down-right harpoon” when the symbol carries meaning.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Up barb left down barb right harpoon (U+294D) and its entity forms (⥍, ⥍, CSS \\294D) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Visible glyphs depend on Supplemental Arrows-B font coverage.

✓ Universal support

Up Barb Left Down Barb Right Harpoon (⥍)

Encode with hex, decimal, CSS escape, or type the character — same code point everywhere encoding is supported.

100% Browser coverage

Google Chrome Supported

Yes

Microsoft Edge Supported

Yes

Mozilla Firefox Supported

Yes

Apple Safari Supported

Yes

Opera Supported

Yes

Internet Explorer All versions

Yes

U+294D / entities Full support

Bottom line: Prefer ⥍ or ⥍ in HTML. Use \\294D only inside CSS content. There is no named entity.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: up-left / down-right harpoon is U+294D (decimal 10573) — glyph ⥍.
HTML: no named entity — use ⥍ / ⥍ / type ⥍.
CSS: use \294D inside content for generated text.
Meaning: ⥍ opposite barbs — not ⥑ (both left), not ⥌ (mirror).

One line: U+294D → ⥍ / ⥍ / CSS \294D (no named entity).

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display ⥍ in HTML?

Use ⥍ (hex), ⥍ (decimal), type ⥍ directly in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \294D in content. There is no named HTML entity.

What is the Unicode value for up barb left down barb right harpoon?

U+294D (UPWARDS HARPOON WITH BARB LEFT BESIDE DOWNWARDS HARPOON WITH BARB RIGHT). Hex 294D, decimal 10573. It belongs to Supplemental Arrows-B (U+2900–U+297F).

Is there a named HTML entity for U+294D?

No. Use numeric references ⥍ or ⥍, or type ⥍ in UTF-8.

Is ⥍ the same as ⥑ or ⥌?

No. ⥍ is U+294D (up left, down right). ⥑ is U+2951 (both barbs left). ⥌ is U+294C (up right, down left — the mirror pairing).

When should I use ⥍?

Use it in math, physics, or technical diagrams that need this exact double vertical harpoon with opposite barbs — not as a substitute for a plain up or down arrow.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+294D?

HTML entities (⥍ or ⥍) go in markup. The CSS escape \294D goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).

Did you know?

Upwards harpoon with barb left beside downwards harpoon with barb right is Unicode U+294D (decimal 10573) — glyph ⥍ in Supplemental Arrows-B (U+2900–U+297F). Official name: UPWARDS HARPOON WITH BARB LEFT BESIDE DOWNWARDS HARPOON WITH BARB RIGHT. HTML5 has no named entity — use ⥍ or ⥍. Do not confuse with both-left U+2951 (⥑) or the mirror pairing U+294C (⥌).

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