HTML Entity for Up Barb Right Down Barb Right Harpoon (⥏)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Up Barb Right Down Barb Right Harpoon (⥏) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+294F in the Supplemental Arrows-B block (U+2900–U+297F)—a specialized harpoon with barb-right orientations on both upward and downward components, used in mathematical notation, vector operations, and technical diagrams.
Render it with ⥏, ⥏, or CSS escape \294F. There is no named HTML entity. Compare ⥌ (up barb right down barb left harpoon, U+294C) for the barb-left variant on the lower harpoon.
⚡ Quick Reference — Up Barb Right Down Barb Right Harpoon
U+294FSupplemental Arrows-B
⥏Hexadecimal reference
⥏Decimal reference
—Use numeric codes only
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+294F
Hex code ⥏
HTML code ⥏
Named entity (none)
CSS code \294F
Official name UPWARDS HARPOON WITH BARB RIGHT FROM BAR DOWNWARDS HARPOON WITH BARB RIGHT TO BAR
Related U+294C = Barb right / 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: "\294F";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Harpoon (hex): ⥏</p>
<p>Harpoon (decimal): ⥏</p>
<p id="point">Harpoon (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
U+294F is supported in modern browsers when rendered with a font that includes Supplemental Arrows-B:
👀 Live Preview
See the Up Barb Right Down Barb Right Harpoon (⥏) in mathematical and technical contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
⥏ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 294F to display the Up Barb Right Down Barb Right Harpoon. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
⥏ uses the decimal Unicode value 10575 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\294F 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+294F in Supplemental Arrows-B (U+2900–U+297F). Used for vector operations and technical diagrams with barb-right orientations on both components.
Use Cases
The Up Barb Right 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
\294Fin CSS::before/::afterwhen needed - Serve pages with UTF-8 (
<meta charset="utf-8">)
Don’t
- Confuse ⥏ (barb right / barb right) with ⥌ (barb right / barb left, U+294C)
- Use U+0294F or CSS
\0294F—the correct value is U+294F and\294F - Expect a named entity—none exists for U+294F
- Put CSS escape
\294Fin HTML text nodes - Assume all decorative fonts include Supplemental Arrows-B glyphs
Key Takeaways
Two HTML numeric references render ⥏
⥏ ⥏For CSS stylesheets, use \294F in content
Unicode U+294F — Supplemental Arrows-B harpoon symbol
Barb-left down variant: ⥌ (U+294C)
Three methods, one glyph — no named HTML entity
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⥏ (hex), ⥏ (decimal), or \294F in CSS content. There is no named entity. All produce ⥏.U+294F in Supplemental Arrows-B (U+2900–U+297F). Hex 294F, decimal 10575. A specialized harpoon for mathematical and technical notation.⥏ or ⥏) go in markup. The CSS escape \294F is used in stylesheets, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements.Explore More HTML Entities!
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