Leftwards Black Circled White Arrow Symbol
⮈ is a left-pointing arrow inside a black circle, used to indicate moving or navigating leftward.
U+2B88
⮈ (Unicode U+2B88) is a clear leftward navigation arrow. Its bold, circled design makes it easy to spot in text, UI labels, and instructions. Use it for consistent, readable left-direction cues.
Leftwards Black Circled White Arrow Symbol Meaning
⮈ is the “leftwards black circled white arrow” (Unicode U+2B88, HTML entity ⮈). It visually communicates motion or direction toward the left. Because the arrow is circled and high-contrast, it works well as a compact symbol for navigation controls, step indicators, or directional hints in plain text, documentation, and UI microcopy. Common interpretations include “go back,” “move left,” or “previous,” especially when paired with context like “next/previous,” carousel controls, or layout instructions. It’s primarily directional rather than decorative, so it’s best used when a leftward action is explicitly intended.
Common uses
- •Previous/Back indicators in guides, menus, or onboarding steps
- •Direction labels in diagrams or layout instructions (e.g., move left)
- •Carousel, gallery, or slideshow controls (previous slide)
- •Keyboard shortcuts/help text for leftward navigation
- •Tagging or labeling items in lists that should be shifted left
Examples
⮈ Leftwards Black Circled White Arrow
- ⮈Click ⮈ to view the previous page.
- ⮈Use ⮈ to move the selection left.
- ⮈Step 2: press ⮈, then confirm.
- ⮈In the editor, drag the block ⮈ to reorder.
- ⮈Navigate ⮈ to return to the last section.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2B88 | |
| HTML Entity | ⮈ | |
| HTML Code | ⮈ | |
| CSS | \2B88 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11144 | |
| Decimal | 11144 |
How to type Leftwards Black Circled White Arrow Symbol (⮈)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11144 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2B88 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2B88. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2b88, 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 is the Unicode for ⮈?
⮈ is Unicode code point U+2B88.
How do I use ⮈ in HTML?
You can insert it using the HTML entity: ⮈
What does ⮈ mean?
It denotes a leftward direction, commonly used for “back,” “previous,” or “move left” actions depending on context.
How can developers include ⮈ in JavaScript?
Use \\u{2B88} (JavaScript escape form).