Leftwards Arrow Above Reverse Almost Equal To Symbol
⭂ combines a leftwards arrow with a reverse almost equal to styling.
U+2B42
⭂ is a specialized arrow symbol used as a compact visual indicator in technical writing and diagrams. It’s part of the Arrows category and has a specific Unicode identity for consistent copy/paste.
Leftwards Arrow Above Reverse Almost Equal To Symbol Meaning
⭂ (Unicode U+2B42) is “LEFTWARDS ARROW ABOVE REVERSE ALMOST EQUAL TO.” Visually, it stacks a leftwards arrow above a relation-like mark that resembles a “reverse almost equal to” style. In practice, people use it when they want to convey a combined idea: direction (leftward) together with an approximate or relation-based cue. Because it’s a niche symbol, it’s most commonly encountered in specialized typography, math-adjacent notation, technical diagrams, or custom notation systems where a single glyph helps represent a specific concept.
Common uses
- •Indicating a leftward step or transition in flow diagrams
- •Marking custom “rewrite/transform” notation in technical documents
- •Using as a compact glyph for direction + approximate relation in diagrams
- •Creating consistent UI labels or icon-like markers in specialized apps
- •Adding typographic emphasis in math-adjacent or engineering-style text
Examples
⭂ Leftwards arrow above reverse almost equal to
- ⭂Move ⭂ to the previous stage in the process.
- ⭂Result: ⭂ indicates an approximate leftward adjustment.
- ⭂Apply rule A ⭂ rule B when reversing the relation.
- ⭂In the diagram, the arrow ⭂ points to the earlier state.
- ⭂Notation: ⭂ means left-direction with an almost-equal condition.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2B42 | |
| HTML Entity | ⭂ | |
| HTML Code | ⭂ | |
| CSS | \2B42 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11074 | |
| Decimal | 11074 |
How to type Leftwards Arrow Above Reverse Almost Equal To Symbol (⭂)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11074 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2B42 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2B42. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2b42, 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 is the Unicode for ⭂?
⭂ is Unicode U+2B42.
How can I copy ⭂ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ⭂.
What does “leftwards arrow above reverse almost equal to” mean?
It describes the symbol’s stacked design: a leftwards arrow positioned above a “reverse almost equal to” style mark.
Is ⭂ commonly used in everyday text?
It’s niche and most often appears in technical notation, diagrams, or specialized typography rather than general writing.