leftwards hand Emoji
The 🫲 LEFTWARDS HAND emoji shows a hand gesture pointing to the left.
U+1FAF2
🫲 is the LEFTWARDS HAND symbol (Unicode U+1FAF2). It’s commonly used to indicate moving left, shifting direction, or navigating backwards. You can copy it and use the provided character escapes in your projects.
leftwards hand Emoji Meaning
🫲 (LEFTWARDS HAND) depicts a hand gesture oriented to the left. In everyday digital communication, it often signals “go left,” “move left,” or “look to the left,” making it useful for directions in text and UI labels. It can also suggest “back” or “previous,” depending on the context, such as stepping to the prior item in a gallery or returning to the previous screen. Designers frequently pair it with arrows or layout cues to clarify navigation. Because meanings can vary slightly by context, it’s best to use it where direction is already clear.
Common uses
- •Indicating directions like “turn left” in instructions or captions
- •Labeling navigation controls such as “previous” or “back” in sliders and carousels
- •Marking left-side panels, menus, or UI regions in design documentation
- •Adding emphasis to left-pointing walkthrough steps (e.g., “see what’s on the left”)
- •Creating directional callouts in social posts, thumbnails, and diagrams
Examples
🫲 Leftwards Hand Symbol
- 🫲Press 🫲 to go to the previous page.
- 🫲Look 🫲 for the main entrance sign.
- 🫲The controls are on the left—switch to 🫲 mode.
- 🫲Swipe right to move forward, or use 🫲 for back.
- 🫲Step 2: turn your attention 🫲 and choose the first option.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1FAF2 | |
| HTML Entity | 🫲 | |
| HTML Code | 🫲 | |
| CSS | \1FAF2 |
FAQ
How do I type or copy the 🫲 symbol?
Copy it directly from this page, or use the Unicode code point U+1FAF2 (HTML: 🫲 CSS: \\1FAF2; JavaScript: \\u{1FAF2}).
What does 🫲 usually mean?
It most often indicates direction toward the left—such as “go left” or guidance to look left. In UI contexts, it may also imply “previous/back.”
Is 🫲 the same as a left arrow?
It’s related but not identical: 🫲 is a left-oriented hand gesture, while a left arrow (like ←) is purely directional. Using both can make intent clearer.
Will 🫲 work in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript?
Yes. Use the provided escapes: HTML entity 🫲, CSS escape \\1FAF2, or JavaScript escape \\u{1FAF2}.