Leftwards Harpoon With Barb Down To Bar Symbol
⥖ is a leftwards harpoon arrow with a barb pointing down to a bar.
U+2956
⥖ (U+2956) is an arrow symbol from the Unicode “Arrows” category. It’s useful when you want a distinctive left-pointing direction marker for diagrams or interfaces.
Leftwards Harpoon With Barb Down To Bar Symbol Meaning
⥖, named “LEFTWARDS HARPOON WITH BARB DOWN TO BAR” (U+2956), visually represents a leftward “harpoon” arrow. The design includes a barb and a bar, which makes it stand out from simpler left arrows (like ←). In practice, it can be used to indicate direction, flow, or linkage where you want an emphasized left-pointing action or connection—such as highlighting a backward step, pointing to a left-side target, or marking a special transition in a diagram. Because the glyph is specific, it’s also handy for developers and typesetters who need precise symbols beyond the basic arrow set.
Common uses
- •Marking a leftward transition or action in technical documentation
- •Indicating direction in flowcharts and process diagrams
- •Labeling left-pointing navigation or “back” cues in UI mockups
- •Showing a left-directed linkage in diagrams (e.g., mapping or references)
- •Embellishing typography in posters, slides, or educational materials
Examples
⥖ Leftwards Harpoon With Barb Down To Bar
- ⥖Step ⥖: review the previous result before continuing.
- ⥖If an error is found, follow the arrow ⥖ to the correction notes.
- ⥖Route ⥖ indicates the data path toward the left panel.
- ⥖In the diagram, input comes from the right and points ⥖.
- ⥖Use ⥖ to highlight a backward jump in the workflow.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2956 | |
| HTML Entity | ⥖ | |
| HTML Code | ⥖ | |
| CSS | \2956 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10582 | |
| Decimal | 10582 |
How to type Leftwards Harpoon With Barb Down To Bar Symbol (⥖)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10582 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2956 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2956. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2956, 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 Harpoon With Barb Down To Bar symbol mean?
⥖, named “LEFTWARDS HARPOON WITH BARB DOWN TO BAR” (U+2956), visually represents a leftward “harpoon” arrow. The design includes a barb and a bar, which makes it stand out from simpler left arrows (like ←). In practice, it can be used to indicate direction, flow, or linkage where you want an emphasized left-pointing action or connection—such as highlighting a backward step, pointing to a left-side target, or marking a special transition in a diagram. Because the glyph is specific, it’s also handy for developers and typesetters who need precise symbols beyond the basic arrow set.
What Unicode code point is ⥖?
⥖ is Unicode U+2956.
How can I copy ⥖ from this page?
Select the symbol character ⥖ and copy it, or copy from your preferred variation listed on the page.
What is the symbol category for ⥖?
It belongs to the Unicode “Arrows” category.
Can I use ⥖ in HTML and code?
Yes. HTML entity for ⥖ is ⥖ and CSS escape is \\2956. JavaScript escape is \\u{2956}.