Leftwards Arrow With Tail Symbol
↢ is a left-pointing arrow with a tail, used to indicate direction, navigation, or progression toward the left.
U+21A2
The symbol ↢ (Leftwards Arrow with Tail) points left and includes a trailing tail. It’s commonly used where you want a clear “move back” or “go left” cue. Below you’ll find practical meanings, uses, and copy/paste options.
Leftwards Arrow With Tail Symbol Meaning
↢, named “Leftwards Arrow with Tail” (Unicode U+21A2), is a directional arrow that points to the left. Visually, the tail emphasizes motion or continuation, making it suitable for UI hints like returning to a previous step, navigating leftward in a list or carousel, or indicating where content flows toward the left. In writing and diagrams, it can represent movement backward or leftward alignment, such as tracing a path, showing state transitions, or marking an entry point that goes left. Its meaning depends on context, but the leftward direction is the most consistent interpretation.
Common uses
- •UI navigation cues for “back” actions or moving to the previous item
- •Carousel or timeline controls indicating movement to the left
- •Diagram and flowchart annotations showing direction toward the left
- •Document or text layout indicators for leftward progression or alignment
- •Chat or instruction text that tells users to move left or review earlier content
Examples
↢ Leftwards Arrow with Tail
- ↢Use ↢ to go back to the previous page.
- ↢Swipe ↢ to view earlier images.
- ↢Step 2 → Step 1 ↢ (return to the start).
- ↢The diagram shows ↢ as the leftward transfer path.
- ↢Scroll left ↢ to find the next section.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+21A2 | |
| HTML Entity | ↢ | |
| HTML Code | ↢ | |
| CSS | \21A2 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8610 | |
| Decimal | 8610 |
How to type Leftwards Arrow With Tail Symbol (↢)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8610 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 21A2 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 21A2. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 21a2, 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 ↢ mean?
↢ is a leftwards arrow with a tail. It most often indicates movement or direction toward the left, such as navigating back or moving to the previous item.
How do I copy ↢ in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ↢.
How do I type ↢ with CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\21A2. JavaScript escape: \\u{21A2}.
When should I use ↢ instead of a regular left arrow ←?
Use ↢ when you want a more “motion/continuation” feel or a distinct leftward arrow style, especially in UI controls or diagrams where differentiation helps.