Leftwards Heavy Compressed Arrow Symbol
🡀 is a heavy left-pointing arrow used to indicate movement or direction to the left.
U+1F840
The 🡀 symbol is a leftwards heavy compressed arrow from the Arrows set. It’s commonly used when you need a bold, compact left-direction cue in text and UI elements. Copy it directly from this page anywhere you need leftward indication.
Leftwards Heavy Compressed Arrow Symbol Meaning
🡀 (Leftwards Heavy Compressed Arrow) is a directional arrow that points to the left with a heavy, compressed look. Because of its bold shape, it’s often chosen to make leftward movement or navigation stand out in interfaces, instructions, and diagrams. You can use it to signal “go left,” “move back,” or “return to the previous item” depending on context. In writing, it may also appear in workflow steps, menu labels, or navigation hints where a concise visual cue is helpful. Its meaning is primarily practical and visual—about direction rather than emotion or symbolism.
Common uses
- •Indicating “back” or “previous” in navigation controls and UI labels
- •Marking leftward movement in instructions, tutorials, and step-by-step guides
- •Labeling directions on maps, diagrams, or layout schematics
- •Using as a compact directional indicator in diagrams and technical notes
- •Highlighting leftward flow in process charts or workflow steps
Examples
🡀 Leftwards Heavy Compressed Arrow
- 🡀Tap 🡀 to return to the previous screen.
- 🡀Move left 🡀 to reach the entrance.
- 🡀Step 2: shift the marker left 🡀 and then proceed.
- 🡀The arrow 🡀 shows the direction of travel.
- 🡀Select the item and use 🡀 to go back.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1F840 | |
| HTML Entity | 🡀 | |
| HTML Code | 🡀 | |
| CSS | \1F840 | |
| Decimal | 129088 |
How to type Leftwards Heavy Compressed Arrow Symbol (🡀)
On Windows
In Word, type 1F840 then press Alt + X. Or open the emoji picker with Windows key + period.
On Mac
Press Control + Command + Space to open Character Viewer and search for the character.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1f840, 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 a leftwards heavy compressed arrow, used to indicate direction or movement to the left.
Where can I use 🡀?
It works well in UI labels, instructions, diagrams, navigation hints, and any text where a bold left-direction cue helps.
Is 🡀 the same as a simple left arrow (←)?
Not exactly—🡀 has a specific “heavy compressed” style. They both point left, but the visual weight and design differ.
Will 🡀 display correctly on all devices?
Most modern platforms support emoji/unicode arrows, but appearance can vary by font and system. If it looks different, try a more basic arrow like ← as a fallback.