Leftwards Arrow From Bar Symbol
↤ is a left-pointing arrow from a bar, used to indicate direction or transitions in text and UI.
U+21A4
The symbol ↤ (U+21A4) is known as the Leftwards Arrow from Bar. It’s commonly used when you want a leftward direction with a visual “starting bar” effect. Below you’ll find practical meanings, examples, and copy/paste-friendly variations.
Leftwards Arrow From Bar Symbol Meaning
↤ (Leftwards Arrow from Bar, U+21A4) is a directional arrow glyph pointing to the left, with a bar-like tail that suggests movement that originates from a base or boundary. In everyday writing and interface text, it’s often used to denote going back, navigating left, or indicating a step that moves leftward. Designers may use it as a compact icon in diagrams, labels, or inline UI hints where a generic left arrow is too minimal. Compared with a plain left arrow, the “from bar” form can look more structured or anchored, which makes it handy for flows, lists, and step-by-step instructions.
Common uses
- •UI navigation cues, such as “Back” or moving to a previous panel
- •Diagram labels and process steps that move leftward in a flow
- •Keyboard or game hints indicating leftward movement or direction
- •Inline text annotations for timeline or step ordering that shifts left
- •Button or menu decorations in editors and documentation themes
Examples
↤ Leftwards Arrow from Bar
- ↤↤ Back to settings
- ↤Step ↤: Review the previous item
- ↤Navigate ↤ to return to the left tab
- ↤Sequence ↤: Move one stage left
- ↤Use ↤ to undo the last action
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+21A4 | |
| HTML Entity | ↤ | |
| HTML Code | ↤ | |
| CSS | \21A4 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8612 | |
| Decimal | 8612 |
How to type Leftwards Arrow From Bar Symbol (↤)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8612 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 21A4 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 21A4. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 21a4, 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 Leftwards Arrow From Bar symbol mean?
↤ (Leftwards Arrow from Bar, U+21A4) is a directional arrow glyph pointing to the left, with a bar-like tail that suggests movement that originates from a base or boundary. In everyday writing and interface text, it’s often used to denote going back, navigating left, or indicating a step that moves leftward. Designers may use it as a compact icon in diagrams, labels, or inline UI hints where a generic left arrow is too minimal. Compared with a plain left arrow, the “from bar” form can look more structured or anchored, which makes it handy for flows, lists, and step-by-step instructions.
What is the Unicode for ↤?
↤ is U+21A4 (LEFTWARDS ARROW FROM BAR).
How do I copy ↤ into HTML?
Use ↤ in your HTML, or paste the character directly.
What are the CSS and JavaScript escapes for ↤?
CSS: \\21A4. JavaScript: \\u{21A4}.
Is ↤ the same as a plain left arrow?
It’s similar in direction, but ↤ specifically includes the “from bar” tail, so it has a more anchored/structured look than a generic left arrow.