Leftwards Quadruple Arrow Symbol
⭅ is a left-pointing quadruple arrow used to clearly indicate direction toward the left.
U+2B45
⭅ (U+2B45) is a leftwards quadruple arrow symbol from the Arrows set. It’s useful when you want a more emphatic “go left” or “move left” cue than a single arrow.
Leftwards Quadruple Arrow Symbol Meaning
⭅ is the LEFTWARDS QUADRUPLE ARROW (U+2B45), typically used to express movement or direction toward the left. Because it’s “quadruple,” it visually feels stronger and more attention-grabbing than a basic left arrow, making it a good fit for navigation cues, flow diagrams, and interface labels. In writing and design, it can suggest stepping back, returning to a previous item, or emphasizing a leftward action (such as “back” or “previous”) depending on your context.
Common uses
- •Navigation hints like “move left” or “go back to the previous panel”
- •Flow diagrams to show a step moving leftward
- •UI labels for sliders, carousels, or direction-specific controls
- •Game or dashboard messages indicating leftward movement
- •Editorial markup or drafts to flag a left-side element or revision step
Examples
⭅ Leftwards Quadruple Arrow
- ⭅Use ⭅ to move to the previous screen.
- ⭅Navigate ⭅ to return to the left section.
- ⭅Select the left arrow: ⭅
- ⭅Character moves ⭅ across the grid.
- ⭅In the diagram, step 2 goes ⭅.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2B45 | |
| HTML Entity | ⭅ | |
| HTML Code | ⭅ | |
| CSS | \2B45 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11077 | |
| Decimal | 11077 |
How to type Leftwards Quadruple Arrow Symbol (⭅)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11077 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2B45 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2B45. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2b45, 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 Quadruple Arrow symbol mean?
⭅ is the LEFTWARDS QUADRUPLE ARROW (U+2B45), typically used to express movement or direction toward the left. Because it’s “quadruple,” it visually feels stronger and more attention-grabbing than a basic left arrow, making it a good fit for navigation cues, flow diagrams, and interface labels. In writing and design, it can suggest stepping back, returning to a previous item, or emphasizing a leftward action (such as “back” or “previous”) depending on your context.
How do I copy the ⭅ symbol?
Copy the character directly from this page (⭅), or use the provided HTML entity (⭅) or code escapes (CSS: \\2B45, JavaScript: \\u{2B45}).
What is the Unicode for ⭅?
The symbol ⭅ is U+2B45 (LEFTWARDS QUADRUPLE ARROW).
Is ⭅ different from a normal left arrow?
Yes. ⭅ is a leftwards quadruple arrow, so it typically looks stronger or more emphatic than a single left arrow in UI and text.
Where is it best to use ⭅?
It works well for direction cues toward the left, such as navigation hints, flow diagrams, and interface controls for previous/leftward actions.