Clockwise Gapped Circle Arrow Symbol
⟳ is a clockwise circle arrow symbol often used to indicate refresh, looping, or repeating actions.
U+27F3
The symbol ⟳ is known as the Clockwise Gapped Circle Arrow. It visually suggests a clockwise cycle with a gap, making it useful for UI cues and design elements. You can copy it directly or use it via Unicode in code.
Clockwise Gapped Circle Arrow Symbol Meaning
⟳ (Clockwise Gapped Circle Arrow) is commonly used to suggest something is happening in a clockwise loop—most often a “refresh,” “reload,” or “repeat” action. Because the arrow is circular, it can also represent ongoing processes, cycling through steps, or returning to the start after completing a task. The “gapped” look helps it feel like a partial cycle rather than a solid loop, which can fit icons for rotation, iterative workflows, or settings that cycle through options. In writing and interfaces, it’s typically meant as a clear visual cue for repeat or turnaround behavior rather than a specific technical formula.
Common uses
- •UI icon for refresh or reload actions in apps and websites
- •Indicator for looping or repeating animations and processes
- •Icon for cycling through settings, themes, or steps in a flow
- •Signage or labels for return/redo actions in checklists
- •Design element to show rotation or clockwise progression
Examples
⟳ Clockwise Gapped Circle Arrow
- ⟳Tap ⟳ to reload your feed.
- ⟳Processing will ⟳ until the upload completes.
- ⟳Use ⟳ to cycle through brightness levels.
- ⟳If playback stops, choose ⟳ to try again.
- ⟳Select ⟳ to redo the last step.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+27F3 | |
| HTML Entity | ⟳ | |
| HTML Code | ⟳ | |
| CSS | \27F3 |
FAQ
What does ⟳ mean?
⟳ is a Clockwise Gapped Circle Arrow, commonly used to indicate refresh/reload, repeating loops, or a clockwise cycle/turn-back action.
How do I copy ⟳ from this page?
Copy the character “⟳” directly from the symbol field, or copy it from any example text where it appears.
What are the Unicode details for ⟳?
Unicode name: CLOCKWISE GAPPED CIRCLE ARROW. Code point: U+27F3. HTML entity: ⟳. CSS escape: \\27F3. JavaScript escape: \\u{27F3}.
Where is ⟳ usually used?
You’ll most often see ⟳ used as an icon for refresh/reload, repeating steps, cycling settings, or indicating clockwise progression in UI and design.