Leftwards Arrow With Stroke Symbol
The ↚ symbol is a leftwards arrow with a stroke, used to indicate direction, navigation, or actions moving left.
U+219A
↚ (U+219A) is called the Leftwards Arrow With Stroke. It’s a clear directional symbol for “move left” style actions in text and interfaces. You can copy it directly or use standard Unicode escapes in code.
Leftwards Arrow With Stroke Symbol Meaning
↚ is a left-pointing arrow with a stroke, typically conveying movement or direction to the left. In UI and instructional text, it can represent back/previous navigation, “go left,” or a step in a leftward workflow. Because arrows often communicate motion quickly, ↚ is useful where you want a compact visual cue without extra words. It may also appear in diagrams, signage, or formatting where a styled arrow distinguishes a specific type of leftward transition. Its appearance is defined by the Unicode character LEFTWARDS ARROW WITH STROKE (U+219A).
Common uses
- •Indicating a “back” or “previous” action in UI hints and button labels
- •Directions in menus or instructions, such as “move left” or “turn left”
- •Marking leftward movement in simple diagrams, flow notes, or annotated sketches
- •Highlighting a left-step transition in tutorials and step-by-step documentation
- •Designing consistent arrow icons in text-based mockups and documentation
Examples
↚ Leftwards Arrow With Stroke
- ↚Press ↚ to return to the previous screen.
- ↚Move ↚ to go left along the hallway.
- ↚Step 1: start here, then move ↚ to continue.
- ↚Use the ↚ arrow to browse earlier items.
- ↚The diagram shows the path moving ↚ at this stage.
Variations
Ready to copy
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+219A | |
| HTML Entity | ↚ | |
| HTML Code | ↚ | |
| CSS | \219A | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8602 | |
| Decimal | 8602 |
How to type Leftwards Arrow With Stroke Symbol (↚)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8602 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 219A then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 219A. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 219a, 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 Unicode character is ↚?
↚ is the Unicode character LEFTWARDS ARROW WITH STROKE with codepoint U+219A.
How do I copy ↚ from a web page?
You can copy the character directly from this page. For code, use the HTML entity ↚ or the CSS escape \\219A.
What does ↚ usually mean?
Most commonly, ↚ indicates direction or movement to the left, such as back/previous navigation or “move left” instructions.
Can I use ↚ in HTML and JavaScript?
Yes. In HTML you can use ↚. In JavaScript you can use the escape \\u{219A} (where supported).