Leftwards Paired Arrows Symbol
⇇ (leftwards paired arrows) shows two arrows pointing left to indicate movement or direction.
U+21C7
The symbol ⇇ is called Leftwards Paired Arrows. It’s often used to suggest navigation, movement, or a leftward process. Use it in plain text, documents, and web interfaces using its Unicode code point.
Leftwards Paired Arrows Symbol Meaning
⇇ is a directional arrow symbol made of two paired arrows pointing left. Because it combines direction with a “paired” or “double” arrow feel, it’s commonly used to emphasize leftward movement, navigation, or an action that should be interpreted as going left or returning to the left. In text design, it can help label controls (like back/previous) or clarify flow between steps. In UI and documentation, the paired arrows can indicate a repeat/return pattern, such as moving backward through a sequence or guiding the reader toward earlier content.
Common uses
- •Labeling a “back” or “previous” action in UI text
- •Indicating leftward movement in diagrams or schematics
- •Showing a return/reverse step in instructional content
- •Separating or marking navigation directions in menus and toolbars
- •Designing icons and headings that imply going back to earlier items
Examples
⇇ Leftwards Paired Arrows Symbol
- ⇇Back ⇇
- ⇇Return to the previous step ⇇
- ⇇Move left ⇇ in the diagram
- ⇇Previous page ⇇
- ⇇Undo changes and go back ⇇
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+21C7 | |
| HTML Entity | ⇇ | |
| HTML Code | ⇇ | |
| CSS | \21C7 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8647 | |
| Decimal | 8647 |
How to type Leftwards Paired Arrows Symbol (⇇)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8647 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 21C7 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 21C7. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 21c7, 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 Paired Arrows symbol mean?
⇇ is a directional arrow symbol made of two paired arrows pointing left. Because it combines direction with a “paired” or “double” arrow feel, it’s commonly used to emphasize leftward movement, navigation, or an action that should be interpreted as going left or returning to the left. In text design, it can help label controls (like back/previous) or clarify flow between steps. In UI and documentation, the paired arrows can indicate a repeat/return pattern, such as moving backward through a sequence or guiding the reader toward earlier content.
What is the Unicode for ⇇?
⇇ is Unicode U+21C7.
How do I copy ⇇ in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ⇇
How do I type ⇇ in CSS or code?
CSS escape: \\21C7. JavaScript (Unicode escape): \\u{21C7}.
When should I use Leftwards Paired Arrows instead of a single left arrow?
Use ⇇ when you want to emphasize direction plus a paired/double feel—such as indicating a return/back flow or a stronger leftward navigation cue.