Leftwards Arrow With Vertical Stroke Symbol
⇷ is a left-pointing arrow marked with a vertical stroke for directional or status-style notation.
U+21F7
The symbol ⇷ (U+21F7) is commonly used to represent a leftwards arrow with an added vertical stroke. It’s handy when you want a clear left-direction cue that also feels “marked” or “qualified.” Copy it directly or use the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes in your projects.
Leftwards Arrow With Vertical Stroke Symbol Meaning
⇷ is a leftwards arrow (← direction) combined with a vertical stroke. The vertical element often makes the arrow look more like a “noted” or “specified” movement rather than a plain left arrow. In practice, people use ⇷ to label navigation states, show direction in diagrams, or add emphasis when describing an action that proceeds leftward. It can also work as a compact marker in user interfaces or documents where you want a distinct “go left” symbol that stands out from basic arrows.
Common uses
- •UI navigation cues: labeling a “move left” action in menus, toolbars, or controls
- •Diagram annotation: indicating flow or movement toward the left side of a diagram
- •Document markup: marking leftward movement, reordering, or alignment-related steps
- •Chat and messaging: tagging a left-direction instruction in short messages
- •Developer notes: using a distinct arrow in specs or comments to show leftward transitions
Examples
⇷ Leftwards Arrow with Vertical Stroke
- ⇷Tap ⇷ to move to the previous item.
- ⇷The pointer travels ⇷ across the timeline.
- ⇷Use ⇷ when shifting columns to the left.
- ⇷Error state: direction allowed only ⇷.
- ⇷In the diagram, flow goes ⇷ from input to output.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+21F7 | |
| HTML Entity | ⇷ | |
| HTML Code | ⇷ | |
| CSS | \21F7 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8695 | |
| Decimal | 8695 |
How to type Leftwards Arrow With Vertical Stroke Symbol (⇷)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8695 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 21F7 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 21F7. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 21f7, 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 Vertical Stroke symbol mean?
⇷ is a leftwards arrow (← direction) combined with a vertical stroke. The vertical element often makes the arrow look more like a “noted” or “specified” movement rather than a plain left arrow. In practice, people use ⇷ to label navigation states, show direction in diagrams, or add emphasis when describing an action that proceeds leftward. It can also work as a compact marker in user interfaces or documents where you want a distinct “go left” symbol that stands out from basic arrows.
What is the Unicode value for ⇷?
⇷ is U+21F7 (LEFTWARDS ARROW WITH VERTICAL STROKE).
How do I display ⇷ in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity ⇷ to render the symbol.
What CSS escape can I use for ⇷?
Use \\21F7 as the CSS escape for the character.
Is ⇷ the same as a plain left arrow?
No. ⇷ is specifically a leftwards arrow with a vertical stroke, so it’s visually distinct from standard left arrows.