Leftwards Arrow With Dotted Stem Symbol
⬸ is a left-pointing arrow with a dotted stem, useful for indicating direction or backward movement.
U+2B38
The symbol ⬸ (LEFTWARDS ARROW WITH DOTTED STEM) is an arrow-style character for leftward direction. It’s handy when you need a subtle “go back” cue that still reads clearly in plain text. Copy it into documents, UI labels, or design mockups to mark navigation or flow.
Leftwards Arrow With Dotted Stem Symbol Meaning
⬸ is a leftwards arrow featuring a dotted stem. In practice, it functions as a directional indicator pointing to the left, often read as “back,” “move left,” or “return to the previous step.” The dotted stem can add a “guide” or “link” feel compared with a solid arrow, making it useful for UI hints, text annotations, or diagram callouts where you want the arrow to look more lightweight. Because it’s an actual Unicode character (U+2B38), it can be used consistently across platforms that support the glyph.
Common uses
- •UI navigation labels such as “Back ⬸” or “Previous ⬸”
- •Instruction text to indicate moving left or returning to a prior step
- •Diagram and flowchart annotations where a leftward connection is needed
- •Commenting and markup in documents to show backward references
- •Design accents in infographics or controls that imply left movement
Examples
⬸ Leftwards Arrow with Dotted Stem
- ⬸Back ⬸ to review your earlier settings
- ⬸Use the arrow keys: ⬸ move left, then confirm
- ⬸Step 2: Return ⬸ to the previous screen
- ⬸Go left ⬸ to reach the details panel
- ⬸This note refers ⬸ to the earlier section
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2B38 | |
| HTML Entity | ⬸ | |
| HTML Code | ⬸ | |
| CSS | \2B38 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11064 | |
| Decimal | 11064 |
How to type Leftwards Arrow With Dotted Stem Symbol (⬸)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11064 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2B38 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2B38. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2b38, 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 ⬸ called?
It’s called “Leftwards arrow with dotted stem” (Unicode name: LEFTWARDS ARROW WITH DOTTED STEM).
What does ⬸ usually mean in text?
Most commonly it indicates leftward direction, often interpreted as “back” or “return to the previous step.”
How do I type or copy ⬸ in my code?
You can use the character directly, or use its Unicode code point U+2B38. HTML entity: ⬸. CSS escape: \\2B38. JavaScript escape: \\u{2B38}.
Will ⬸ display on all devices?
It should display wherever the font supports this Unicode character. If it doesn’t, it may fall back to a missing-glyph box or an alternative rendering.