Leftwards Arrow With Loop Symbol
↫ is a leftwards arrow with a loop, used to suggest returning, repeating, or routing back to the left.
U+21AB
The symbol ↫ is known as the leftwards arrow with loop (U+21AB). It visually combines a left arrow with a looping form to imply “go back” or “repeat.” Use it in text, UI labels, icons, and diagrams where direction and repetition matter.
Leftwards Arrow With Loop Symbol Meaning
↫ (U+21AB) is a leftwards arrow combined with a loop, commonly read as “move left and loop back,” “return,” or “repeat from the start.” In writing and interface text, it can signal navigation to a previous step, a rewind action, or an instruction to iterate. In diagrams and schematics, the looped arrow style helps indicate cyclical flow that continues while pointing left. Because the symbol is directional and loop-like, it’s often chosen when a plain left arrow would be insufficient to communicate repetition or return behavior.
Common uses
- •Labeling a “back/return” action in an interface or workflow
- •Indicating a looped process that routes steps back to an earlier stage
- •Designing diagram arrows for iterative algorithms or repeating steps
- •Creating navigation hints in documents (e.g., “return to the left section”)
- •Adding visual emphasis in technical or educational writing about “retry” steps
Examples
↫ Leftwards Arrow With Loop
- ↫Press ↫ to go back to the previous step.
- ↫Repeat the operation: ↫ then continue forward.
- ↫If validation fails, return using ↫.
- ↫The loop returns to the left branch ↫.
- ↫Use ↫ to rewind to the start of the sequence.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+21AB | |
| HTML Entity | ↫ | |
| HTML Code | ↫ | |
| CSS | \21AB |
FAQ
What is the Unicode name of ↫?
The Unicode name is “LEFTWARDS ARROW WITH LOOP.”
What is the code point for this symbol?
The Unicode code point is U+21AB.
How do I copy ↫ into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ↫.
What does the loop part usually imply?
The loop typically suggests returning or repeating, not just a simple left direction.