Black Leftwards Equilateral Arrowhead Symbol
⮜ is a left-pointing arrowhead used to indicate direction, navigation, or a leftward flow.
U+2B9C
The ⮜ symbol (Unicode U+2B9C) is a bold, left-facing arrowhead. It’s handy when you want a compact arrow marker without needing an image. Use it in UI text, labels, and documents to clearly suggest leftward direction.
Black Leftwards Equilateral Arrowhead Symbol Meaning
⮜ is a black leftwards equilateral arrowhead (Unicode U+2B9C). It visually signals movement or direction to the left, often functioning like a “back,” “previous,” or “go left” indicator. Because it’s an arrowhead rather than a full arrow, it’s commonly used as a punctuation-like direction marker in compact spaces. In diagrams and instructions, it can help readers quickly interpret left-to-right layouts or “return” actions. In writing, it may also serve as a stylistic symbol to show leftward linkage between items, steps, or UI elements.
Common uses
- •Labeling navigation controls like “previous/left” in text-only UIs
- •Marking directions in instructions (e.g., “turn ⮜” or “move ⮜”)
- •Indicating leftward flow in simple diagrams or workflow notes
- •Separating steps or items in lists where the connection points left
- •Adding emphasis for back links or “return” links in documents and posts
Examples
⮜ Black Leftwards Equilateral Arrowhead
- ⮜Use ⮜ to go to the previous page.
- ⮜Scroll ⮜ to view the earlier section.
- ⮜Turn ⮜ at the next intersection.
- ⮜Step 2 points back ⮜ to Step 1.
- ⮜Back ⮜
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2B9C | |
| HTML Entity | ⮜ | |
| HTML Code | ⮜ | |
| CSS | \2B9C |
FAQ
What does the Black Leftwards Equilateral Arrowhead symbol mean?
⮜ is a black leftwards equilateral arrowhead (Unicode U+2B9C). It visually signals movement or direction to the left, often functioning like a “back,” “previous,” or “go left” indicator. Because it’s an arrowhead rather than a full arrow, it’s commonly used as a punctuation-like direction marker in compact spaces. In diagrams and instructions, it can help readers quickly interpret left-to-right layouts or “return” actions. In writing, it may also serve as a stylistic symbol to show leftward linkage between items, steps, or UI elements.
What Unicode character is ⮜?
⮜ is the “black leftwards equilateral arrowhead” with Unicode code point U+2B9C.
How do I copy and paste ⮜?
Copy the character directly from this page and paste it into your document, email, or design tool.
Can I type ⮜ using a Unicode escape in code?
Yes. The CSS escape is \\2B9C and the JavaScript escape is \\u{2B9C}.
When should I use ⮜ instead of a normal left arrow?
Use ⮜ when you want a compact arrowhead marker that suggests left direction without a full arrow shaft, especially in tight UI labels or inline text.