Left Arrow With Small Circle Symbol
⬰ is a left arrow with a small circle, used to indicate direction in a compact visual way.
U+2B30
The ⬰ symbol is categorized as an arrow. Its Unicode name is “LEFT ARROW WITH SMALL CIRCLE,” with code point U+2B30. Use it in UI labels, notes, and diagrams when you want a clear leftward cue.
Left Arrow With Small Circle Symbol Meaning
⬰ (U+2B30) is a left-pointing arrow paired with a small circle. In most practical contexts, it functions as a compact directional marker meaning “move left” or “go to the previous/left side.” The small circle can make it feel more like a navigation or control icon than a plain arrow, helping differentiate actions (for example, moving to a prior item or stepping back in a sequence). You’ll often see it as a decorative or semi-semantic symbol in interfaces, document annotations, and textual diagrams where space is limited.
Common uses
- •UI hints for navigating to the previous item or left panel
- •Document or slide annotations indicating “move left” or “step back”
- •Creating simple directional text diagrams and arrows in chat or comments
- •Decorative iconography in menus, toolbars, or captions
- •Labeling controls in keyboard shortcuts documentation (e.g., left/backward)
Examples
⬰ Left Arrow with Small Circle
- ⬰⬰ Back to the previous section
- ⬰Use ⬰ to return to the left sidebar
- ⬰Step 1: select the item, then press ⬰
- ⬰Timeline diagram: ⬰ → moves toward earlier dates
- ⬰Note: Shift the marker ⬰ to align with the left edge
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2B30 | |
| HTML Entity | ⬰ | |
| HTML Code | ⬰ | |
| CSS | \2B30 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11056 | |
| Decimal | 11056 |
How to type Left Arrow With Small Circle Symbol (⬰)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11056 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2B30 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2B30. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2b30, 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 Left Arrow With Small Circle symbol mean?
⬰ (U+2B30) is a left-pointing arrow paired with a small circle. In most practical contexts, it functions as a compact directional marker meaning “move left” or “go to the previous/left side.” The small circle can make it feel more like a navigation or control icon than a plain arrow, helping differentiate actions (for example, moving to a prior item or stepping back in a sequence). You’ll often see it as a decorative or semi-semantic symbol in interfaces, document annotations, and textual diagrams where space is limited.
What is the Unicode name and code point for ⬰?
The Unicode name is “LEFT ARROW WITH SMALL CIRCLE,” and the code point is U+2B30.
How do I copy ⬰ reliably?
Copy the character directly from this page (⬰). For code, you can also use HTML entity ⬰ or the CSS/JS escapes like \\2B30 or \\u{2B30}.
Is ⬰ the same as a plain left arrow?
It’s related, but not identical. ⬰ specifically includes a small circle, which often makes it look more like a control or navigation marker than a simple arrow.
Where can I use ⬰?
Common uses include UI navigation hints, document annotations, simple text diagrams, menu/tool captions, and directions in shortcut documentation.