Leftwards Finger-post Arrow Symbol
A leftwards finger-post arrow symbol used to indicate direction or point to something on the left.
U+1F834
🠴 is a left-pointing “finger-post” arrow emoji. It’s commonly used to visually guide readers toward something leftward in a message, layout, or UI element. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode/HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
Leftwards Finger-post Arrow Symbol Meaning
🠴 (Unicode: U+1F834) is the “LEFTWARDS FINGER-POST ARROW.” The arrow points to the left and visually suggests guidance, navigation, or emphasis toward content on the left side. In plain communication, it can mean “go left,” “check the left option,” or “refer to the left section.” In design and UI contexts, it’s useful as a directional marker for menus, galleries, maps, or step-by-step instructions where leftward movement is relevant. While emoji meanings can vary by audience, its most practical interpretation is directional pointing to the left.
Common uses
- •Labeling navigation controls that move to the left
- •Directing readers to a left-side panel, sidebar, or tab
- •Indicating backward/previous content in a carousel or gallery
- •Marking leftward steps in instructions or tutorials
- •Highlighting a “left” option in forms, menus, or comparisons
Examples
🠴 Leftwards Finger-Post Arrow
- 🠴Tap 🠴 to return to the previous section.
- 🠴For help, see the details in the left column 🠴.
- 🠴Use 🠴 to move to the earlier photo in the gallery.
- 🠴Step 2: Look left 🠴, then follow the path.
- 🠴Select the left option 🠴 to change your setting.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1F834 | |
| HTML Entity | 🠴 | |
| HTML Code | 🠴 | |
| CSS | \1F834 |
FAQ
What does 🠴 mean?
🠴 is the leftwards finger-post arrow (U+1F834). It commonly indicates pointing or directing attention to the left, such as “go left” or “check the left side.”
How do I copy 🠴 for my website?
You can copy the character directly, or use the HTML entity: 🠴.
What is the Unicode code point for 🠴?
The Unicode code point for 🠴 is U+1F834.
Can I use 🠴 in CSS or JavaScript?
Yes. CSS escape: \\1F834. JavaScript escape: \\u{1F834}.