Leftwards Arrow With Tail With Double Vertical Stroke Symbol
⬺ is a leftwards arrow featuring a tail and double vertical stroke.
U+2B3A
The symbol ⬺ is a directional arrow used to indicate movement or emphasis toward the left. It can be helpful in interface cues, diagrams, and typographic designs. Use it when a standard arrow needs a distinct visual style.
Leftwards Arrow With Tail With Double Vertical Stroke Symbol Meaning
⬺ (Unicode U+2B3A) is a left-pointing arrow with a tail and a double vertical stroke. Like many arrow symbols, it commonly signals direction—especially “move left,” “go back,” or “return to a previous step.” The double vertical stroke and tail make it visually distinctive, so it’s often chosen in UI icons, flow diagrams, and stylized typography where the arrow must stand out from simpler left arrows. In text, it can also act as a decorative marker for navigation cues or timeline movement toward earlier items.
Common uses
- •User interface indicators for moving focus or content left
- •Flowcharts and diagrams showing a step that returns backward
- •Navigation or carousel controls where the next action goes left
- •Document markup or editing notes that reference an earlier section
- •Decorative separators in posters, headers, and typographic layouts
Examples
⬺ Leftwards Arrow with Double Vertical Stroke
- ⬺Move ⬺ to go back to the previous page.
- ⬺Step 2: Review your input ⬺ and confirm.
- ⬺Timeline: earlier events are marked with ⬺.
- ⬺Select an item and press ⬺ to shift left.
- ⬺In the diagram, the process returns ⬺ to the start.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2B3A | |
| HTML Entity | ⬺ | |
| HTML Code | ⬺ | |
| CSS | \2B3A | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11066 | |
| Decimal | 11066 |
How to type Leftwards Arrow With Tail With Double Vertical Stroke Symbol (⬺)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11066 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2B3A then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2B3A. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2b3a, 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 the Leftwards Arrow With Tail With Double Vertical Stroke symbol mean?
⬺ (Unicode U+2B3A) is a left-pointing arrow with a tail and a double vertical stroke. Like many arrow symbols, it commonly signals direction—especially “move left,” “go back,” or “return to a previous step.” The double vertical stroke and tail make it visually distinctive, so it’s often chosen in UI icons, flow diagrams, and stylized typography where the arrow must stand out from simpler left arrows. In text, it can also act as a decorative marker for navigation cues or timeline movement toward earlier items.
What is the Unicode code point for ⬺?
⬺ is U+2B3A (LEFTWARDS ARROW WITH TAIL WITH DOUBLE VERTICAL STROKE).
How can I copy ⬺ for use in my projects?
Copy the character directly from this page. You can also use the provided escapes: HTML entity ⬺ and CSS escape \\2B3A.
Does ⬺ only mean “back” or “left”?
Its most common meaning is directional toward the left (often “return” or “go back”). In design contexts, it may also be used simply as a distinctive left arrow icon.
Is ⬺ suitable for icons in software and web pages?
Yes. It can work as a text-based icon or label. For consistent rendering, test it in the fonts you plan to use.