BACK arrow Emoji
🔙 is the back arrow emoji used to show returning or navigating to the previous step.
U+1F519
The 🔙 emoji, called the Back Arrow, is a quick visual cue for “go back.” It’s widely used in chat, UI labels, and instructional text. Copy it anywhere you need a clear return action.
BACK arrow Emoji Meaning
🔙 (BACK ARROW, U+1F519) represents moving backward or returning to a previous place or state. Most commonly, it signals “back” in navigation (for example, returning to a previous page or screen). It can also imply undoing an action or reversing a step in instructions, like going back to the last option. In casual writing, it’s often used to mark revisiting something, correcting course, or undoing a choice. Because it reads instantly, it works well as a standalone icon in buttons, prompts, and comments where you want a simple, recognizable direction.
Common uses
- •Button or link label for “Back” in apps and websites
- •Navigation cues in chat, emails, or support messages
- •Instruction text to indicate returning to the previous step
- •Undo prompts (e.g., “Go back” or “Cancel and return”) in forms
- •Design accents in workflows, tutorials, and onboarding screens
Examples
🔙 Back Arrow Symbol
- 🔙Tap 🔙 to return to the previous page.
- 🔙I meant to undo that—🔙 to the earlier setting?
- 🔙Choose your option, then press 🔙 to go back.
- 🔙Can you go 🔙 and check the last message?
- 🔙If it’s not right, hit 🔙 and adjust your selection.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1F519 | |
| HTML Entity | 🔙 | |
| HTML Code | 🔙 | |
| CSS | \1F519 | |
| Decimal | 128281 |
How to type BACK arrow Emoji (🔙)
On Windows
In Word, type 1F519 then press Alt + X. Or open the emoji picker with Windows key + period.
On Mac
Press Control + Command + Space to open Character Viewer and search for the character.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1f519, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy 🔙 with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What is the Unicode name of 🔙?
The Unicode name is “BACK ARROW,” with code point U+1F519.
How can I copy 🔙 for use on a website or in code?
You can copy the emoji directly. For encoding, the provided HTML entity is 🔙 and the CSS escape is \\1F519.
What does 🔙 usually mean in chat or apps?
It most often means “go back” or “return to the previous step/page,” and it’s sometimes used for undoing.
Is 🔙 the same as a left arrow (←)?
They’re related visually, but 🔙 specifically reads as a back/return action, while ← is a general leftward arrow.