Leftwards Arrow Through X Symbol
⬾ is the Leftwards Arrow Through X symbol (U+2B3E), often used to indicate leftward action with a cancel/blocked state.
U+2B3E
⬾ is a directional arrow symbol that includes an “X” through the arrow. It’s useful when you want to show something moving left while also indicating it’s crossed out or not allowed. Below you’ll find copy-paste options and practical guidance.
Leftwards Arrow Through X Symbol Meaning
⬾ (Leftwards Arrow Through X, Unicode U+2B3E) combines a leftwards arrow with an “X” mark through it. In practice, this is commonly used to communicate a “move left but blocked/canceled” idea—such as rejecting, disallowing, or negating a leftward action. Depending on your font and context, it may read as “leftward cancel,” “leftward prohibited,” or “undo/remove to the left.” As with many UI-like pictographs, the exact interpretation is usually determined by surrounding text, icons, or interface labels rather than the symbol alone. It is primarily a character for visual status/direction cues.
Common uses
- •User interface buttons that represent “cancel to the left” or undo a leftward step
- •Status indicators in diagrams (e.g., a blocked route or disallowed leftward movement)
- •Document or spreadsheet annotations meaning “remove/clear left” for an item or column
- •Game or app prompts indicating a leftward action is invalid or not permitted
- •Signage-style labels in infographics where direction and prohibition must appear together
Examples
⬾ Leftwards Arrow Through X
- ⬾⬾ Undo left
- ⬾⬾ Leftward action blocked
- ⬾Select ⬾ to cancel the previous left step
- ⬾Route: ⬾ (not allowed)
- ⬾Clear the left item: ⬾
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2B3E | |
| HTML Entity | ⬾ | |
| HTML Code | ⬾ | |
| CSS | \2B3E | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11070 | |
| Decimal | 11070 |
How to type Leftwards Arrow Through X Symbol (⬾)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11070 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2B3E then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2B3E. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2b3e, 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 Through X symbol mean?
⬾ (Leftwards Arrow Through X, Unicode U+2B3E) combines a leftwards arrow with an “X” mark through it. In practice, this is commonly used to communicate a “move left but blocked/canceled” idea—such as rejecting, disallowing, or negating a leftward action. Depending on your font and context, it may read as “leftward cancel,” “leftward prohibited,” or “undo/remove to the left.” As with many UI-like pictographs, the exact interpretation is usually determined by surrounding text, icons, or interface labels rather than the symbol alone. It is primarily a character for visual status/direction cues.
What is the Unicode name of ⬾?
The Unicode name is “LEFTWARDS ARROW THROUGH X”.
What is the Unicode code point for ⬾?
It is U+2B3E.
How do I copy ⬾ into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ⬾ (as provided).
Is ⬾ widely recognized with a single fixed meaning?
It’s best understood as a combined direction (left) plus a crossed/blocked idea, but the exact interpretation depends on context and nearby labels.