Anticlockwise Open Circle Arrow Symbol
↺ is an anticlockwise open-circle arrow used to suggest leftward rotation or undo/reverse behavior.
U+21BA
The symbol ↺ (anticlockwise open circle arrow) visually signals motion or action in the anticlockwise direction. It’s commonly used in interfaces and diagrams where you want to indicate reversal or “go back.” You can copy it directly or use its Unicode code point in code.
Anticlockwise Open Circle Arrow Symbol Meaning
↺ (U+21BA) is an open-circle arrow pointing to an anticlockwise direction. In everyday writing and design, it often communicates reversing, going back, or undoing an earlier step. In diagrams, it can represent leftward or anticlockwise rotation, such as turning something counter to the usual direction. In user interfaces, it’s frequently used for “undo,” “rotate left,” or “retry” style actions where the intention is to move backward from the current state. Because it’s an arrow-with-circle, it reads as a continuous action rather than a one-time redirect.
Common uses
- •Labeling an “undo” or “go back” button in software and websites
- •Indicating anticlockwise rotation controls in design tools and editors
- •Marking reverse direction in diagrams (e.g., counter-rotation in mechanics)
- •Describing a “return to previous state” step in instructions or flows
- •Formatting status or action icons in dashboards and forms
Examples
↺ Anticlockwise Open Circle Arrow
- ↺Press ↺ to undo your last change.
- ↺Rotate the object using the ↺ control for anticlockwise motion.
- ↺The wheel turns ↺ to reset the mechanism.
- ↺If step 3 fails, use ↺ to return to step 2.
- ↺Use ↺ to reverse the direction of the animation.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+21BA | |
| HTML Entity | ↺ | |
| HTML Code | ↺ | |
| CSS | \21BA |
FAQ
What does ↺ mean?
↺ is commonly used to represent anticlockwise motion, or reversing/undoing an action.
How do I copy the symbol ↺?
Copy the character ↺ from this page, or use its Unicode code point U+21BA in your text or code.
Is ↺ the same as an undo icon?
It’s frequently used as an undo/reverse indicator, but the exact meaning depends on the surrounding UI label or context.
What is the Unicode info for ↺?
The symbol ↺ is Unicode name “ANTICLOCKWISE OPEN CIRCLE ARROW” with code point U+21BA (HTML entity: ↺).