Leftwards Arrow With Plus Below Symbol
A leftwards arrow marked with a plus sign below, used to signal return, reversal, or adding in a leftward direction.
U+2946
The symbol ⥆ is called “Leftwards Arrow with Plus Below” and it has the Unicode code point U+2946. It’s commonly used as a directional icon combined with an addition-like marker. On free-symbols.com, you can copy it for UI, documents, and creative text.
Leftwards Arrow With Plus Below Symbol Meaning
⥆ (U+2946) combines a leftwards arrow with a plus sign positioned below it. In practice, it often suggests “go left” while also indicating an added action, such as increasing something, enabling an additional step, or marking a constructive change alongside the direction. Because the plus sign can function as an “add” or “include” cue, this symbol may be used in interfaces, diagrams, and labels where a leftward movement pairs with adding, selecting, or augmenting. Its exact interpretation depends on your context, but the direction-plus-addition pairing is the most common intent.
Common uses
- •UI controls or menu labels that imply moving left while performing an “add” or “include” action
- •Flowcharts and diagrams to indicate a leftward step that adds or appends data
- •Instructional text for editing workflows (e.g., add something back while navigating left)
- •Iconography for navigation panels where selection or inclusion is tied to a leftward move
- •Design accents in posters, slides, or documents to visually pair direction with addition
Examples
⥆ Leftwards Arrow with Plus Below
- ⥆Return to the previous list ⥆ Add item
- ⥆Move left ⥆ plus action enabled
- ⥆Include the step on the left ⥆
- ⥆Add to selection from the left ⥆
- ⥆Back one section: ⥆ (include additional details)
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2946 | |
| HTML Entity | ⥆ | |
| HTML Code | ⥆ | |
| CSS | \2946 |
FAQ
What does the Leftwards Arrow With Plus Below symbol mean?
⥆ (U+2946) combines a leftwards arrow with a plus sign positioned below it. In practice, it often suggests “go left” while also indicating an added action, such as increasing something, enabling an additional step, or marking a constructive change alongside the direction. Because the plus sign can function as an “add” or “include” cue, this symbol may be used in interfaces, diagrams, and labels where a leftward movement pairs with adding, selecting, or augmenting. Its exact interpretation depends on your context, but the direction-plus-addition pairing is the most common intent.
What is the Unicode code point for ⥆?
The Unicode code point for ⥆ (Leftwards Arrow with Plus Below) is U+2946.
How do I copy ⥆ for use in websites and apps?
You can copy the character directly (⥆), or use the provided HTML entity (⥆) and escapes such as \\u{2946} or \\2946.
Does ⥆ always mean “add”?
Most commonly, the plus sign is interpreted as an “add/include” cue combined with a leftward direction. The exact meaning depends on your label or UI context.
Will ⥆ display correctly on all devices?
Display depends on font support for Unicode U+2946. If it doesn’t render, try a fallback font or use a comparable arrow-plus icon in your design.