Leftwards Squiggle Arrow Symbol
⇜ is the leftwards squiggle arrow, a decorative arrow mark pointing to the left.
U+21DC
⇜ (U+21DC) is a left-pointing squiggly arrow character used to add motion or direction in plain text. It’s often chosen for a whimsical or stylized look in UI labels, notes, and diagrams.
Leftwards Squiggle Arrow Symbol Meaning
The symbol ⇜ is known as the LEFTWARDS SQUIGGLE ARROW. Visually, it indicates a direction to the left while using a wavy “squiggle” style instead of a straight arrow. In everyday writing, it can suggest moving back, returning, or pointing left in a playful or informal way. In design and formatting, it’s commonly used as a decorative directional cue—such as marking a transition, highlighting a control/back action, or separating related items. Because it’s typographic, it works well in headings, callouts, and code comments where you want direction without using images.
Common uses
- •Indicating a back/return action in plain-text menus or status notes
- •Labeling “move left” or “previous” steps in simple instructions
- •Decorating headings or callouts to visually guide reading direction
- •Annotating diagrams and flow notes where a leftward link is needed
- •Adding a stylized pointer in chat, comments, and social posts
Examples
⇜ Leftwards Squiggle Arrow
- ⇜Go back ⇜ to see the previous message.
- ⇜Step 2: Move ⇜ for the next control.
- ⇜Old details ⇜ are listed at the bottom of the page.
- ⇜Return to the left panel ⇜ for settings.
- ⇜Previous item ⇜ selected.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+21DC | |
| HTML Entity | ⇜ | |
| HTML Code | ⇜ | |
| CSS | \21DC | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8668 | |
| Decimal | 8668 |
How to type Leftwards Squiggle Arrow Symbol (⇜)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8668 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 21DC then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 21DC. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 21dc, 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 Squiggle Arrow symbol mean?
The symbol ⇜ is known as the LEFTWARDS SQUIGGLE ARROW. Visually, it indicates a direction to the left while using a wavy “squiggle” style instead of a straight arrow. In everyday writing, it can suggest moving back, returning, or pointing left in a playful or informal way. In design and formatting, it’s commonly used as a decorative directional cue—such as marking a transition, highlighting a control/back action, or separating related items. Because it’s typographic, it works well in headings, callouts, and code comments where you want direction without using images.
What is the Unicode code point for ⇜?
The symbol ⇜ has Unicode code point U+21DC.
How do I copy ⇜ for use in HTML?
You can paste the character directly or use the HTML entity: ⇜.
What CSS escape can I use to render ⇜?
Use the CSS escape \\21DC.
How can I include ⇜ in JavaScript?
You can use the JavaScript escape \\u{21DC} (in a Unicode escape-capable string context).