Leftwards Triangle-headed Arrow With Very Heavy Shaft Symbol
A bold left-pointing arrow symbol for indicating strong movement or direction to the left.
U+1F830
🠰 is a leftwards triangle-headed arrow with a very heavy shaft. It’s useful when you want text to clearly communicate “go left” or a strong leftward action. Copy it directly into messages, designs, or UI text.
Leftwards Triangle-headed Arrow With Very Heavy Shaft Symbol Meaning
🠰 (Unicode U+1F830) is a left-pointing arrow with a triangular head and an especially heavy shaft. The emphasis on the shaft makes it feel more forceful and attention-grabbing than a thin or light arrow. In everyday usage, it commonly represents moving or navigating left, undoing/backtracking, or emphasizing a leftward option in an interface. Designers and writers also use it as a directional marker in diagrams, menus, or instructions—especially when “left” should stand out at a glance. It’s best used when you want direction plus visual weight, not just a subtle arrow.
Common uses
- •Navigation cues in menus or app instructions (e.g., “move left to highlight”)
- •UI callouts for previous/undo actions (backtracking to the left)
- •Directional labels in diagrams, infographics, or workflow steps
- •Game or simulation controls to indicate a leftward input
- •Text-based signage or chat to emphasize “go left” quickly
Examples
🠰 Leftwards Triangle-Headed Arrow
- 🠰↩️ Use 🠰 to indicate “back” when describing controls leftward.
- 🠰Move left: 🠰 to switch to the previous option.
- 🠰In the diagram, the arrow 🠰 points toward the left panel.
- 🠰Press 🠰 to drift left during the course.
- 🠰For accessibility, pair the left arrow 🠰 with the word “Left.”
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1F830 | |
| HTML Entity | 🠰 | |
| HTML Code | 🠰 | |
| CSS | \1F830 | |
| Decimal | 129072 |
How to type Leftwards Triangle-headed Arrow With Very Heavy Shaft Symbol (🠰)
On Windows
In Word, type 1F830 then press Alt + X. Or open the emoji picker with Windows key + period.
On Mac
Press Control + Command + Space to open Character Viewer and search for the character.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1f830, 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 🠰 mean?
It’s a leftwards triangle-headed arrow with a very heavy shaft, commonly used to show strong direction to the left.
How do I copy 🠰?
Select and copy the symbol “🠰” from this page, then paste it into your text, design tool, or editor.
What is the Unicode information for 🠰?
Unicode name: LEFTWARDS TRIANGLE-HEADED ARROW WITH VERY HEAVY SHAFT. Code point: U+1F830.
Where is 🠰 useful?
It works well in UI hints, instructions, diagrams, and chat messages where you want the left direction to be visually prominent.