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

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Updated: Sep 2026
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Unicode U+294C
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Definition

What Is the Up Barb Right Down Barb Left Harpoon Entity?

Up Barb Right Down Barb Left Harpoon (⥌) is the Unicode character at U+294C (UPWARDS HARPOON WITH BARB RIGHT BESIDE DOWNWARDS HARPOON WITH BARB LEFT) in Supplemental Arrows-B. It pairs an up harpoon (barb right) beside a down harpoon (barb left) for specialized math and technical notation.

Remember
Character     ⥌
Unicode       U+294C
Hex entity    ⥌
Decimal       ⥌
CSS escape    \294C
Named entity  (none)

All of these produce the same glyph: ⥌. For everyday up/down UI, prefer ordinary arrows such as ↑.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

FormCodeWhere it goes
Direct character⥌HTML text (UTF-8)
Hex entity⥌HTML markup
Decimal entity⥌HTML markup
CSS escape\294CStylesheet content
Named entity—Not defined in HTML5

When to Use Which

SituationUse
Need the U+294C glyphType the character, or ⥌ / ⥌
Generated text via ::before / ::aftercontent: "\294C"
Mirror barb pairingUse ⥍ (U+294D)
Both barbs rightUse ⥏ (U+294F)
Looking for a named entityNone for U+294C — use numeric form
See it

Live Preview

This harpoon in common math / diagram contexts.

Expression f ⥌ g
Large glyph ⥌
Compared ⥌   ⥍   ⥏
Sets A ⥌ B
With entities Hex: ⥌ | Decimal: ⥌
Code

Complete HTML Example

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

Hex + Decimal + CSS + Typed

All four ways to produce ⥌ in a single document (plus a short expression).

html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Up Barb Right Down Barb Left Harpoon</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\294C";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#x294C;</p>
  <p>Using HTML Code: &#10572;</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p>Typed directly: &#x294C;</p>
  <p>f &#x294C; g</p>
</body>
</html>
Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: U+294C → &#x294C; in HTML. The browser turns it into the glyph.

2. Decimal: same code point as 10572 → &#10572;. Same result as hex.

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

4. Typed / expression: fine in UTF-8 pages. The f ⥌ g line shows the symbol between labels.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with this harpoon.

Named?

No named entity

HTML5 does not define a named entity for U+294C. Use numeric forms.

Look-alikes

Barb orientation matters

U+294C is barb right / barb left. U+294D is the mirror. U+294F is both barbs right.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\294C belongs in CSS. &#x294C; / &#10572; belong in HTML.

Fonts

Check the glyph

Supplemental Arrows-B coverage varies. If the mark is missing, describe the relation in nearby text.

A11y

Do not rely on the icon alone

Screen readers may not name this harpoon clearly. Keep explanatory labels nearby.

Semicolon

End references

Always finish with ; — write &#10572;, not &#10572.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Up Barb Right Down Barb Left Harpoon (U+294C) and its numeric entity forms (&#x294C;, &#10572;, CSS \\294C) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Glyph shape depends on the font.

✓ Universal support

Up Barb Right Down Barb Left Harpoon

Encode with hex, decimal, or CSS escape — or paste the character in UTF-8 HTML.

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+294C / entities Full support

Bottom line: Use &#x294C; or &#10572; for the Unicode glyph, and \\294C only inside CSS content. Prefer ordinary arrows for everyday UI.

Remember

Key Takeaways

  • Unicode: this symbol is U+294C (decimal 10572).
  • HTML: use &#x294C; or &#10572; when you need an entity.
  • CSS: use \294C inside content for generated text.
  • Watch out: U+294C ≠ U+294D (barb right/left ≠ barb left/right).

One line: U+294C → &#x294C; / &#10572; / CSS \294C.

Frequently Asked Questions

Use &#x294C; (hex), &#10572; (decimal), or the CSS escape \294C in the content property. All render U+294C. You can also paste the character directly when your file is UTF-8.
U+294C (hex 294C, decimal 10572). Unicode names it UPWARDS HARPOON WITH BARB RIGHT BESIDE DOWNWARDS HARPOON WITH BARB LEFT. It belongs to Supplemental Arrows-B (U+2900–U+297F).
No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for this character. Use numeric references like &#x294C; or &#10572;.
U+294C is up-barb-right beside down-barb-left. U+294D is the mirror: up-barb-left beside down-barb-right. They are different code points.
HTML entities (&#10572; or &#x294C;) go in markup. The CSS escape \294C is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render the same glyph.
Use it in math, vector, or technical diagrams that require this exact barb orientation. Prefer ordinary arrows for everyday UI. Always pair the glyph with clear labels for accessibility.

Did you know?

This harpoon is Unicode U+294C (decimal 10572) — official name UPWARDS HARPOON WITH BARB RIGHT BESIDE DOWNWARDS HARPOON WITH BARB LEFT in Supplemental Arrows-B. HTML5 has no named entity. Do not confuse it with the mirror pairing U+294D (barb left / barb right).

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