Leftwards Arrow With Tail With Vertical Stroke Symbol
A left-pointing arrow with a tail and a vertical stroke, used as a directional symbol in text and UI.
U+2B39
⬹ is a leftwards arrow symbol with a tail and a vertical stroke. It can be copied directly from this page or inserted using standard HTML, CSS, or JavaScript escapes. Use it when you want clear “go left” or “move left” visual direction.
Leftwards Arrow With Tail With Vertical Stroke Symbol Meaning
⬹ (U+2B39) is a directional arrow pointing left. Its distinctive tail and vertical stroke make it more specific than a simple left arrow, which can help convey intent in layouts, diagrams, or interface labels. In practice, it’s often used to indicate moving left, navigating back to a previous step, or referencing a source/previous item in a sequence. Because the glyph is part of the Unicode “Arrows” block, it’s commonly used in typographic contexts where you want a single character to represent navigation, direction, or flow.
Common uses
- •UI labels for “move left” or “previous” controls
- •Diagram annotations showing direction toward the left
- •Text-based navigation cues in chat or documentation
- •Indicating leftward movement in charts, schematics, or workflows
- •Decorative yet readable arrows in social posts and banners
Examples
⬹ Leftwards Arrow with Tail with Vertical Stroke
- ⬹Use ⬹ to return to the previous section.
- ⬹⬹ Move left to adjust the starting position.
- ⬹The arrow ⬹ indicates flow toward the left.
- ⬹Tap ⬹ when you need to go back one step.
- ⬹Scroll ⬹ to view earlier items.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2B39 | |
| HTML Entity | ⬹ | |
| HTML Code | ⬹ | |
| CSS | \2B39 |
FAQ
What does the Leftwards Arrow With Tail With Vertical Stroke symbol mean?
⬹ (U+2B39) is a directional arrow pointing left. Its distinctive tail and vertical stroke make it more specific than a simple left arrow, which can help convey intent in layouts, diagrams, or interface labels. In practice, it’s often used to indicate moving left, navigating back to a previous step, or referencing a source/previous item in a sequence. Because the glyph is part of the Unicode “Arrows” block, it’s commonly used in typographic contexts where you want a single character to represent navigation, direction, or flow.
What Unicode character is ⬹?
⬹ is Unicode U+2B39, named “LEFTWARDS ARROW WITH TAIL WITH VERTICAL STROKE”.
How do I copy ⬹ into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ⬹.
How do I use ⬹ in CSS?
Use the CSS escape: \\2B39.
How do I include ⬹ in JavaScript?
Use the JavaScript escape: \\u{2B39}.