Leftwards Triangle-headed Arrow With Long Tip Upwards Symbol
⮤ is a leftwards arrow with a triangle head and a long tip pointing upwards.
U+2BA4
⮤ (U+2BA4) is a directional arrow symbol used to indicate motion or flow. Its shape combines a leftward direction with a distinctive long upward tip, which can help it stand out in UI, diagrams, and text.
Leftwards Triangle-headed Arrow With Long Tip Upwards Symbol Meaning
⮤ is primarily a visual cue for direction: it points left (via its leftwards arrow form) while also featuring a long tip that points upward. In practice, this can suggest “move left while indicating/branching upward,” “navigate back then up,” or simply serve as a stylized left arrow where the upward tip adds emphasis or differentiation. The character is best understood as an icon-like arrow glyph rather than a symbol with a widely established cultural or technical meaning. Use it when you want a clear leftward arrow but with a unique form that’s less common than standard arrows.
Common uses
- •UI navigation cues (e.g., back-left or previous/return indicators)
- •Diagram labels where flow goes left and an additional upward emphasis is helpful
- •User instructions in apps or manuals (e.g., “go left then up” style hints)
- •Design accents in infographics or slide text where a distinct arrow glyph is needed
- •Code documentation or mockups to mark leftward transitions with a custom symbol
Examples
⮤ Leftwards Triangle-Headed Arrow
- ⮤Navigate ⮤ to return to the previous panel.
- ⮤Choose the path ⮤ to move leftward with an upward emphasis.
- ⮤Status flow: start → move ⮤ → continue.
- ⮤In the diagram, route the signal ⮤ then upward.
- ⮤Use ⮤ as a left-arrow icon with a stronger visual highlight.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2BA4 | |
| HTML Entity | ⮤ | |
| HTML Code | ⮤ | |
| CSS | \2BA4 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11172 | |
| Decimal | 11172 |
How to type Leftwards Triangle-headed Arrow With Long Tip Upwards Symbol (⮤)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11172 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2BA4 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2BA4. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2ba4, 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 Triangle-headed Arrow With Long Tip Upwards symbol mean?
⮤ is primarily a visual cue for direction: it points left (via its leftwards arrow form) while also featuring a long tip that points upward. In practice, this can suggest “move left while indicating/branching upward,” “navigate back then up,” or simply serve as a stylized left arrow where the upward tip adds emphasis or differentiation. The character is best understood as an icon-like arrow glyph rather than a symbol with a widely established cultural or technical meaning. Use it when you want a clear leftward arrow but with a unique form that’s less common than standard arrows.
What Unicode character is ⮤?
⮤ is Unicode U+2BA4, named “LEFTWARDS TRIANGLE-HEADED ARROW WITH LONG TIP UPWARDS”.
How can I copy ⮤ easily?
Copy the character directly from this page. You can also use the provided escapes in HTML, CSS, or JavaScript to insert it programmatically.
How do I use ⮤ in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ⮤.
How do I use ⮤ in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \2BA4. JavaScript escape: \u{2BA4}.