Leftwards Triangle-headed Arrow With Long Tip Downwards Symbol
⮦ is a left-pointing, triangle-headed arrow with a long tip that points downward.
U+2BA6
⮦ (U+2BA6) is an arrow symbol used to suggest direction and motion. Its distinctive shape—leftwards with a long downward tip—helps it stand out in UI and diagrams. You can copy it directly or use the provided code points and escapes.
Leftwards Triangle-headed Arrow With Long Tip Downwards Symbol Meaning
⮦ is a directional arrow character: it points left due to its triangle-headed arrowhead, while a longer tip extends downward. In practice, this combination can communicate a “move left, then down” idea, or visually tie a leftward transition to a lower state (such as descending steps, collapsing a panel, or routing content into a subsection). Because the arrow’s design is specific, it’s often chosen when you want a more expressive cue than a plain left arrow. It’s commonly used in icons, diagrams, labels, and text where you want a compact directional symbol without drawing your own arrow.
Common uses
- •UI labels indicating a left navigation action paired with a downward shift (e.g., submenu or panel changes)
- •Diagrams and flowcharts that show a branch moving left and then descending
- •Document formatting cues for “move left” tasks that also imply a lower target location
- •Game and app tutorials where the arrow illustrates a two-step movement pattern
- •Iconography and stickers for directional instructions in compact text
Examples
⮦ Leftwards triangle-headed arrow with long tip downwards
- ⮦Step 1: ⮦ to open the left submenu
- ⮦Route A: ⮦ then continue to the next section
- ⮦To collapse the panel, use ⮦
- ⮦Follow ⮦ for the next move
- ⮦Menu path: ⮦ → Settings
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2BA6 | |
| HTML Entity | ⮦ | |
| HTML Code | ⮦ | |
| CSS | \2BA6 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11174 | |
| Decimal | 11174 |
How to type Leftwards Triangle-headed Arrow With Long Tip Downwards Symbol (⮦)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11174 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2BA6 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2BA6. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2ba6, 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 is the Unicode code point for ⮦?
⮦ has Unicode code point U+2BA6.
How do I copy ⮦ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ⮦.
How do I use ⮦ in CSS?
Use the CSS escape: \\2BA6.
What does ⮦ usually indicate in text and diagrams?
It generally suggests a leftward direction with a downward or descending implication due to its long tip pointing down.