Leftwards Arrow Through Subset Symbol
⥺ is a leftwards arrow through subset symbol used to indicate movement or direction in annotated text.
U+297A
The ⥺ symbol is a left-pointing arrow that’s styled “through” a subset shape. It’s handy when you need a directional symbol that stands out from plain arrows. Use it in design mockups, documents, or UI labels and copy it using the code escapes on this page.
Leftwards Arrow Through Subset Symbol Meaning
⥺ (LEFTWARDS ARROW THROUGH SUBSET, U+297A) visually combines a leftwards arrow with a subset-like marking. The most common intent is to communicate direction “to the left” while adding an emphasized or specialized relationship implied by “through”/subset styling. In practice, people use it for annotated flows (e.g., moving left in a diagram), for navigation labels, or to distinguish a special arrow type from standard arrows (→, ←). It’s also useful in technical-looking typography where you want a distinct symbol that communicates more than a generic left arrow.
Common uses
- •UI labels for a “move left” action with a distinct arrow style
- •Diagram annotations showing flow or transitions toward the left
- •Document markup where you need a special left-arrow marker
- •Design elements for timelines, sliders, or step-based layouts
- •Technical typography in notes, specs, or mockups needing a nonstandard arrow
Examples
⥺ Leftwards Arrow Through Subset
- ⥺Step ⥺: Review the previous section.
- ⥺Use ⥺ to indicate movement to the left in the diagram.
- ⥺Select the tab and navigate ⥺ to return.
- ⥺Flow: Option A ⥺ Option B (leftward progression).
- ⥺In the mockup, replace ← with ⥺ for a specialized arrow look.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+297A | |
| HTML Entity | ⥺ | |
| HTML Code | ⥺ | |
| CSS | \297A |
FAQ
What does the Leftwards Arrow Through Subset symbol mean?
⥺ (LEFTWARDS ARROW THROUGH SUBSET, U+297A) visually combines a leftwards arrow with a subset-like marking. The most common intent is to communicate direction “to the left” while adding an emphasized or specialized relationship implied by “through”/subset styling. In practice, people use it for annotated flows (e.g., moving left in a diagram), for navigation labels, or to distinguish a special arrow type from standard arrows (→, ←). It’s also useful in technical-looking typography where you want a distinct symbol that communicates more than a generic left arrow.
What is the Unicode name of ⥺?
The Unicode name is LEFTWARDS ARROW THROUGH SUBSET.
What is the Unicode code point for ⥺?
Its code point is U+297A.
How do I copy ⥺ in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ⥺.
Will ⥺ display correctly in every font?
It depends on font support. If it doesn’t render, try a different Unicode-capable font or use the same code point in your app’s text rendering.