Leftwards Arrow Above Short Rightwards Arrow Symbol
A double-direction arrow mark showing a leftward arrow above a short rightward arrow.
U+2943
⥃ (U+2943) is an arrow symbol that visually combines two directions in one glyph. It’s often used when you need to indicate changing direction or a two-step movement.
Leftwards Arrow Above Short Rightwards Arrow Symbol Meaning
⥃ is a directional symbol composed of a long leftwards arrow together with a short rightwards arrow placed below it. Because it is made from two arrow components, it’s commonly used to suggest a shift or reversal of direction, or a transition that goes one way and then a shorter return. In writing and interface design, it can function as a compact visual shorthand for “go left, then back” or “move left with a brief rightward adjustment.” As with many specialized Unicode arrow characters, its clarity depends on the font—always test it in the target environment before publishing.
Common uses
- •Diagramming navigation: indicate a leftward movement followed by a short corrective step rightward
- •UI/UX cues: label controls or animations that reverse direction briefly
- •Technical writing: mark a change in direction in process or flow descriptions
- •Map or path annotations: show a main left turn with a minor right correction
- •Game or robotics documentation: denote a movement pattern that includes a quick return
Examples
⥃ Leftwards Arrow Above Short Rightwards Arrow
- ⥃After the turn, follow the ⥃ direction for a brief adjustment.
- ⥃Step 1: go left ⥃, then proceed to the next waypoint.
- ⥃The animation shows ⥃ to indicate the correction move.
- ⥃Use ⥃ in your diagram to represent leftward motion with a short return.
- ⥃In the control sequence, ⥃ marks a direction shift.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2943 | |
| HTML Entity | ⥃ | |
| HTML Code | ⥃ | |
| CSS | \2943 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10563 | |
| Decimal | 10563 |
How to type Leftwards Arrow Above Short Rightwards Arrow Symbol (⥃)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10563 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2943 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2943. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2943, 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 ⥃ (U+2943) look like?
It combines a leftwards arrow with a short rightwards arrow beneath it, forming a single compact symbol.
How do I copy ⥃ into my document?
Copy the character directly from this page, or use the provided HTML entity (⥃) / Unicode escapes.
What is the Unicode code point for ⥃?
U+2943.
Will ⥃ work in all fonts and browsers?
Most modern systems support it, but appearance can vary by font. Test in your target editor or website before final use.