Leftwards Dashed Arrow Symbol
⇠ is a leftwards dashed arrow used to indicate direction or a non-solid link to the left.
U+21E0
The ⇠ symbol is known as the leftwards dashed arrow. It’s commonly used in UI, diagrams, and text to suggest movement or reference to the left. This page helps you copy it and use it reliably in web content.
Leftwards Dashed Arrow Symbol Meaning
⇠ (LEFTWARDS DASHED ARROW, U+21E0) is a left-pointing arrow drawn with a dashed line. Because it is dashed, it often conveys “indirect” or “not fully solid” direction—useful for indicating back navigation, an alternate path, or a conceptual link pointing left. In text and design systems, it can stand in for “go left,” “previous,” or “refer to the earlier part,” especially when you want the arrow to look lighter or more guidance-like than a full solid arrow. It’s also useful in diagrams where dashed arrows represent non-continuous relationships or a path that is not a direct connection.
Common uses
- •Labeling a “previous” action or step in interfaces
- •Showing navigation guidance toward the left in mockups and prototypes
- •Indicating a reference to earlier content (e.g., “see left section”) in documents
- •Depicting non-solid or indirect directional flow in diagrams
- •Using as a visual separator in text layouts (e.g., “back to the left”)
Examples
⇠ Leftwards Dashed Arrow Symbol
- ⇠Use ⇠ to return to the previous item.
- ⇠The timeline moves ⇠ toward earlier dates.
- ⇠Refer to the settings ⇠ in the left panel.
- ⇠Arrows with dashed lines like ⇠ indicate indirect links.
- ⇠Click ⇠ to go back one step.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+21E0 | |
| HTML Entity | ⇠ | |
| HTML Code | ⇠ | |
| CSS | \21E0 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8672 | |
| Decimal | 8672 |
How to type Leftwards Dashed Arrow Symbol (⇠)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8672 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 21E0 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 21E0. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 21e0, 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 the leftwards dashed arrow (U+21E0). It typically indicates direction toward the left, often with a dashed style implying an indirect or guidance-like connection.
How do I copy the symbol ⇠?
Select and copy the character shown on this page (⇠). You can then paste it into documents, design tools, or web text fields.
How can I use ⇠ in HTML, CSS, or JavaScript?
HTML entity: ⇠. CSS escape: \\21E0. JavaScript escape: \\u{21E0}.
Will ⇠ display consistently across devices?
Most modern fonts support U+21E0. If it’s not available in a specific font, it may fall back to a different glyph; testing in your target environment is recommended.