HTML Entity for Up Harpoon Barb Right (↾)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Up Harpoon Barb Right (↾) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, the named entity ↾, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+21BE (UPWARDS HARPOON WITH BARB RIGHT TO BAR) in the Arrows block (U+2190–U+21FF)—an upward-pointing harpoon with a barb on the right, widely used in mathematical notation and vector diagrams.
Render it with ↾, ↾, ↾, or CSS escape \21BE. Compare ↿ (U+21BF, up harpoon barb left via ↿) for the mirror variant with the barb on the left side.
⚡ Quick Reference — Up Harpoon Barb Right
U+21BEArrows block
↾Hexadecimal reference
↾Decimal reference
↾HTML5 named entity for U+21BE
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+21BE
Hex code ↾
HTML code ↾
Named entity ↾
CSS code \21BE
Official name UPWARDS HARPOON WITH BARB RIGHT TO BAR
Related U+21BF = Up harpoon barb left (↿); U+2191 = Up arrow (↑)
Block Arrows (U+2190–U+21FF)Complete HTML Example
A simple example showing ↾ with hex, decimal, named entity, and CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point::after{
content: "\21BE";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Harpoon Up (hex): ↾</p>
<p>Harpoon Up (decimal): ↾</p>
<p>Harpoon Up (entity): ↾</p>
<p id="point">Harpoon Up (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
U+21BE is widely supported in modern browsers when rendered with a font that includes Arrows:
👀 Live Preview
See the Up Harpoon Barb Right (↾) in mathematical and UI contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
↾ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 21BE to display the Up Harpoon Barb Right. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
↾ uses the decimal Unicode value 8638 to display the same character.
Named HTML Entity
↾ is the HTML5 named entity for U+21BE. It is easy to read in source and resolves to ↾.
CSS Entity
\21BE 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+21BE in the Arrows block (U+2190–U+21FF). The right barb harpoon design is standard in mathematical vector notation.
Use Cases
The Up Harpoon Barb Right (↾) is commonly used in:
Equations, limits, and vector operations using harpoon arrow symbols.
Physics and engineering diagrams showing upward vector direction.
Specialized controls needing harpoon-style upward indicators.
Icon sets with harpoon upward arrows for technical applications.
Scientific papers and manuals referencing harpoon directional notation.
Research documents and academic materials using harpoon symbols.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
↾for readable markup, or↾/↾ - Add
aria-labelwhen the harpoon conveys mathematical or navigation meaning - Use harpoon symbols in proper mathematical or vector contexts
- Use
\21BEin CSS::before/::afterfor icon buttons - Serve pages with UTF-8 (
<meta charset="utf-8">)
Don’t
- Use U+021BE or CSS
\021BE—the correct value is U+21BE and\21BE - Confuse ↾ (barb right) with ↿ (barb left, U+21BF)
- Confuse
↾(U+21BE) with↿(U+21BF, barb left) - Put CSS escape
\21BEin HTML text nodes - Assume all decorative fonts include extended Arrows glyphs
Key Takeaways
Named entity available: ↾
↾ ↾For CSS stylesheets, use \21BE in content
Unicode U+21BE — UPWARDS HARPOON WITH BARB RIGHT TO BAR
Barb left mirror: ↿ via ↿ (U+21BF)
Four methods, one glyph — widely supported in modern browsers
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
↾ (hex), ↾ (decimal), ↾ (named entity), or \21BE in CSS content. All produce ↾.U+21BE (UPWARDS HARPOON WITH BARB RIGHT TO BAR). Arrows block (U+2190–U+21FF). Hex 21BE, decimal 8638.↾ is easier to read in source than ↾ or ↾, but all produce ↾. Do not confuse with ↿ (U+21BF, barb left).↾. 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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