Black Curved Upwards And Leftwards Arrow Symbol
⮪ is a black curved arrow pointing up and toward the left.
U+2BAA
⮪ is a directional arrow symbol from the Arrows set. It’s useful when you want to suggest “go up-left” without using a full graphic. You can copy it directly or use its code points in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Black Curved Upwards And Leftwards Arrow Symbol Meaning
⮪ is the black curved upwards and leftwards arrow (Unicode U+2BAA). Its most common meaning is directional guidance: indicating movement or flow toward the upper-left direction. Designers often use it to complement other navigation icons, clarify steps in a process, or emphasize a path that curves rather than going in a straight line. In text-based layouts, it can act as a compact “previous/up-left” marker, such as in UI hints, diagrams, or annotated screenshots. It’s best treated as a visual cue rather than a specific formal symbol with one universal rule.
Common uses
- •Navigation hints in interfaces (e.g., “move up-left” in a map or layout)
- •Step indicators for workflows that curve or branch upward-left
- •Marking directions in diagrams and annotated screenshots
- •Replacing small arrow icons in text-heavy documents and tickets
- •Callouts in social posts or blogs to draw attention to an “up-left” reference
Examples
⮪ Black Curved Upwards and Leftwards Arrow
- ⮪Click ⮪ to return to the previous section.
- ⮪Use ⮪ to follow the curved route upward-left.
- ⮪In the diagram, the arrow ⮪ shows the transfer direction.
- ⮪Step 2: move ⮪, then confirm your selection.
- ⮪Look for ⮪ near the top-left corner for the shortcut.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2BAA | |
| HTML Entity | ⮪ | |
| HTML Code | ⮪ | |
| CSS | \2BAA | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11178 | |
| Decimal | 11178 |
How to type Black Curved Upwards And Leftwards Arrow Symbol (⮪)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11178 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2BAA then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2BAA. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2baa, 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 does the Black Curved Upwards And Leftwards Arrow symbol mean?
⮪ is the black curved upwards and leftwards arrow (Unicode U+2BAA). Its most common meaning is directional guidance: indicating movement or flow toward the upper-left direction. Designers often use it to complement other navigation icons, clarify steps in a process, or emphasize a path that curves rather than going in a straight line. In text-based layouts, it can act as a compact “previous/up-left” marker, such as in UI hints, diagrams, or annotated screenshots. It’s best treated as a visual cue rather than a specific formal symbol with one universal rule.
What is the Unicode code point for ⮪?
⮪ is Unicode U+2BAA.
How do I write ⮪ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ⮪.
How do I use ⮪ in CSS?
In CSS, you can use the escape form: \\2BAA.
Is ⮪ the same as an up-left arrow (↖)?
They’re related directionally, but not the same glyph. ⮪ is a black curved up-left arrow, while ↖ is typically a straight up-left arrow.