Anticlockwise Gapped Circle Arrow Symbol
⟲ indicates rotation in an anticlockwise direction with a gapped circular arrow style.
U+27F2
The symbol ⟲ is a circle arrow that points anticlockwise. It’s commonly used in UI labels, icons, and diagrams to clearly show “rotate left” or “move backward.” You can copy it directly or insert it using standard character codes.
Anticlockwise Gapped Circle Arrow Symbol Meaning
⟲ (UNICODE: ANTICLOCKWISE GAPPED CIRCLE ARROW, U+27F2) represents anticlockwise movement or rotation. The gapped design helps distinguish it from a fully solid circular arrow while still conveying the same directional intent. In practice, it’s often used to mean rotating left, reversing an action, stepping back, or indicating an undo/previous direction in a graphic or interface. Because the arrow is unambiguously circular and directional, it works well for navigation cues (previous/return) and for controls that change state through rotation-like behavior. Use it wherever a clear “go left/undo” visual is needed.
Common uses
- •Designing UI icons for rotate-left or “previous” actions
- •Labeling diagram steps that reverse direction in a process flow
- •Indicating undo/backward movement in interactive tutorials and guides
- •Creating game or app controls for turning left or rewinding
- •Marking directional behavior in technical sketches and schematics
Examples
⟲ Anticlockwise Gapped Circle Arrow
- ⟲Turn left ⟲ to rotate the dial anticlockwise.
- ⟲Undo the last step ⟲ and return to the previous state.
- ⟲In the diagram, step 2 proceeds ⟲ to reverse the motion.
- ⟲Use the ⟲ button to move one position backward.
- ⟲Rotate anticlockwise ⟲ to align the component.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+27F2 | |
| HTML Entity | ⟲ | |
| HTML Code | ⟲ | |
| CSS | \27F2 |
FAQ
What does ⟲ mean?
⟲ means anticlockwise rotation or backward/previous directional movement, indicated by a gapped circular arrow shape.
How can I copy the symbol ⟲?
Copy the character directly from this page. You can also insert it using the Unicode code point U+27F2.
What are the official code forms for ⟲?
HTML entity: ⟲ and CSS escape: \\27F2. JavaScript escape: \\u{27F2}.
Is ⟲ the same as a normal left arrow?
No—⟲ specifically conveys circular/rotational anticlockwise direction, which makes it more suitable for undo/rotate/return actions than a simple linear arrow.