HTML Entity for Up Fish Tail (⥾)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Up Fish Tail (⥾) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, the named entity ⥾, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+297E (UPWARDS FISH TAIL) in the Supplemental Arrows-B block (U+2900–U+297F)—an upward-pointing arrow with a fish tail design, used in mathematical notation, directional indicators, and specialized navigation symbols.
Render it with ⥾, ⥾, ⥾, or CSS escape \297E. Compare ↑ (up arrow, U+2191, ↑) for a standard upward arrow without a fish tail design.
⚡ Quick Reference — Up Fish Tail
U+297ESupplemental Arrows-B
⥾Hexadecimal reference
⥾Decimal reference
⥾HTML5 named entity for U+297E
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+297E
Hex code ⥾
HTML code ⥾
Named entity ⥾
CSS code \297E
Official name UPWARDS FISH TAIL
Related U+2191 = Up arrow (↑)
Block Supplemental Arrows-B (U+2900–U+297F)Complete HTML Example
A simple example showing ⥾ with hex, decimal, named entity, and CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point::after{
content: "\297E";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Fish Tail Up (hex): ⥾</p>
<p>Fish Tail Up (decimal): ⥾</p>
<p>Fish Tail Up (entity): ⥾</p>
<p id="point">Fish Tail Up (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
U+297E is supported in modern browsers when rendered with a font that includes Supplemental Arrows-B:
👀 Live Preview
See the Up Fish Tail (⥾) in mathematical and UI contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
⥾ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 297E to display the Up Fish Tail. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
⥾ uses the decimal Unicode value 10622 to display the same character.
Named HTML Entity
⥾ is the HTML5 named entity for U+297E. It is easy to read in source and resolves to ⥾.
CSS Entity
\297E is used in CSS stylesheets in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.
Same visual result
All four methods produce: ⥾. Unicode U+297E in the Supplemental Arrows-B block (U+2900–U+297F). The fish tail design distinguishes this upward arrow from standard arrows.
Use Cases
The Up Fish Tail (⥾) is commonly used in:
Equations and scientific documents using fish tail arrow symbols.
UI elements showing upward movement with a distinctive fish tail design.
Buttons and controls needing specialized upward arrow iconography.
Icon sets with fish tail upward arrows for visual distinction.
Flowcharts and vector diagrams with fish tail directional arrows.
Research papers and academic materials using fish tail notation.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
⥾for readable markup, or⥾/⥾ - Add
aria-labelwhen the arrow conveys navigation or mathematical meaning - Use fish tail arrows when the distinctive design adds semantic value
- Use
\297Ein CSS::before/::afterfor icon buttons - Serve pages with UTF-8 (
<meta charset="utf-8">)
Don’t
- Use U+0297E or CSS
\0297E—the correct value is U+297E and\297E - Call it Supplemental Arrows-C—U+297E is in Supplemental Arrows-B (U+2900–U+297F)
- Put CSS escape
\297Ein HTML text nodes - Rely on the symbol alone without context in accessibility-critical UIs
- Assume all decorative fonts include Supplemental Arrows-B glyphs
Key Takeaways
Named entity available: ⥾
⥾ ⥾For CSS stylesheets, use \297E in content
Unicode U+297E — UPWARDS FISH TAIL
Standard up arrow: ↑ via ↑ (U+2191)
Four methods, one glyph — Supplemental Arrows-B block
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⥾ (hex), ⥾ (decimal), ⥾ (named entity), or \297E in CSS content. All produce ⥾.U+297E (UPWARDS FISH TAIL). Supplemental Arrows-B block (U+2900–U+297F). Hex 297E, decimal 10622.⥾ is easier to read in source than ⥾ or ⥾, but all produce ⥾.⥾. It is part of the HTML5 named entity set, making it convenient to use instead of numeric hex or decimal references.Explore More HTML Entities!
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