Anticlockwise Triangle-headed Top U-shaped Arrow Symbol
⮏ is an anticlockwise, triangle-headed top U-shaped arrow used to suggest reversal or direction.
U+2B8F
⮏ (U+2B8F) is a directional arrow symbol from the Arrows set. It’s commonly used in diagrams and interface labels where a counter-direction is helpful. Use it anywhere you need a clear leftward or anticlockwise cue.
Anticlockwise Triangle-headed Top U-shaped Arrow Symbol Meaning
⮏ represents an anticlockwise motion using a triangle-headed arrow with a top U-shaped curve. Visually, the symbol signals a direction change that contrasts with clockwise arrows, making it useful for “go back,” “reverse,” or “counter-direction” indicators. Because it’s shaped as a curved U-turn with a pointed head, it also fits contexts where movement follows a curved path rather than a straight line. In practical design, it helps clarify flow in process diagrams, navigation cues, and simple UI instructions where users should move opposite to the default direction.
Common uses
- •Process diagrams to show counterflow or reversal in a workflow
- •UI labels and tooltips for undo, back, or reverse-direction actions
- •Map or route callouts indicating an anticlockwise turn or loop
- •Instruction text for rotating controls or changing movement direction
- •Icon sets for accessibility-friendly direction and navigation guidance
Examples
⮏ Anticlockwise triangle-headed top U-shaped arrow
- ⮏Select ⮏ to reverse the movement direction.
- ⮏Turn the dial ⮏ for anticlockwise rotation.
- ⮏In the flow chart, the output moves ⮏ back to the previous step.
- ⮏Follow the path and take the loop ⮏ to continue.
- ⮏Use ⮏ in the diagram to show counter-direction of traffic.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2B8F | |
| HTML Entity | ⮏ | |
| HTML Code | ⮏ | |
| CSS | \2B8F |
FAQ
What does ⮏ (U+2B8F) indicate?
It indicates an anticlockwise, triangle-headed top U-shaped arrow direction, often used to represent reversal or counter-direction movement.
How do I copy ⮏ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ⮏.
Is there a CSS or programming escape for ⮏?
Yes. CSS escape: \\2B8F. JavaScript escape: \\u{2B8F}.
Will ⮏ look the same on every device?
Appearance can vary by font support. If the font doesn’t support U+2B8F, the symbol may render differently or fall back to a placeholder.