HTML Entity for Up Barb Right Down Barb Left Harpoon (⥌)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Up Barb Right Down Barb Left Harpoon (⥌) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+294C in the Supplemental Arrows-B block (U+2900–U+297F)—a specialized harpoon with a barb-right upward component and barb-left downward component, used in mathematical notation, vector operations, and technical diagrams.
Render it with ⥌, ⥌, or CSS escape \294C. There is no named HTML entity. Compare ⥍ (up barb left down barb right harpoon, U+294D) for the barb-left/barb-right mirror variant.
⚡ Quick Reference — Up Barb Right Down Barb Left Harpoon
U+294CSupplemental Arrows-B
⥌Hexadecimal reference
⥌Decimal reference
—Use numeric codes only
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+294C
Hex code ⥌
HTML code ⥌
Named entity (none)
CSS code \294C
Official name UPWARDS HARPOON WITH BARB RIGHT 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: "\294C";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Harpoon (hex): ⥌</p>
<p>Harpoon (decimal): ⥌</p>
<p id="point">Harpoon (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
U+294C is supported in modern browsers when rendered with a font that includes Supplemental Arrows-B:
👀 Live Preview
See the Up Barb Right Down Barb Left Harpoon (⥌) in mathematical and technical contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
⥌ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 294C to display the Up Barb Right Down Barb Left Harpoon. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
⥌ uses the decimal Unicode value 10572 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\294C 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+294C in Supplemental Arrows-B (U+2900–U+297F). Used for vector operations and technical diagrams with specific barb orientations.
Use Cases
The Up Barb Right 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
\294Cin CSS::before/::afterwhen needed - Serve pages with UTF-8 (
<meta charset="utf-8">)
Don’t
- Confuse ⥌ (barb right / barb left) with ⥍ (barb left / barb right, U+294D)
- Use U+0294C or CSS
\0294C—the correct value is U+294C and\294C - Expect a named entity—none exists for U+294C
- Put CSS escape
\294Cin HTML text nodes - Assume all decorative fonts include Supplemental Arrows-B glyphs
Key Takeaways
Two HTML numeric references render ⥌
⥌ ⥌For CSS stylesheets, use \294C in content
Unicode U+294C — Supplemental Arrows-B harpoon symbol
Mirror variant: ⥍ (U+294D, barb left / barb right)
Three methods, one glyph — no named HTML entity
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⥌ (hex), ⥌ (decimal), or \294C in CSS content. There is no named entity. All produce ⥌.U+294C in Supplemental Arrows-B (U+2900–U+297F). Hex 294C, decimal 10572. A specialized harpoon for mathematical and technical notation.⥌ or ⥌) go in markup. The CSS escape \294C is used in stylesheets, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements.Explore More HTML Entities!
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