Leftwards Triple Arrow Symbol
A left-pointing symbol made of three arrows, used to indicate direction, navigation, or emphasis.
U+21DA
The ⇚ symbol is called the Leftwards Triple Arrow. It shows a clear leftward direction using three arrowheads in a row. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode code point U+21DA in web or software text.
Leftwards Triple Arrow Symbol Meaning
The ⇚ (Leftwards Triple Arrow, U+21DA) visually signals movement or flow toward the left. Because it is a “triple” arrow, it often reads as stronger or more emphatic than a single arrow, making it useful for navigation cues such as “back,” “previous,” or “go left.” In documents and UI text, it can also represent a repeated action, a multi-step return, or a link that moves focus backward. In writing, it may be used to contrast with rightward arrows, especially when describing sequences or directional relationships in diagrams, menus, or labels.
Common uses
- •Indicating a “previous” or “back” action in user interfaces and help text
- •Labeling leftward navigation in slides, carousels, or step-by-step workflows
- •Marking directional movement in diagrams and layout explanations
- •Emphasizing a leftward “return” in instructions or checklist steps
- •Separating or highlighting left-pointing references in technical documentation
Examples
⇚ Leftwards Triple Arrow (U+21DA)
- ⇚Press ⇚ to go to the previous page.
- ⇚Use ⇚ to step back in the wizard.
- ⇚Result shifts left ⇚ compared to the original layout.
- ⇚Navigate: ⇚ Back, Next →
- ⇚The arrow shows movement toward the left ⇚.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+21DA | |
| HTML Entity | ⇚ | |
| HTML Code | ⇚ | |
| CSS | \21DA | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8666 | |
| Decimal | 8666 |
How to type Leftwards Triple Arrow Symbol (⇚)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8666 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 21DA then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 21DA. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 21da, 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 Triple Arrow symbol mean?
The ⇚ (Leftwards Triple Arrow, U+21DA) visually signals movement or flow toward the left. Because it is a “triple” arrow, it often reads as stronger or more emphatic than a single arrow, making it useful for navigation cues such as “back,” “previous,” or “go left.” In documents and UI text, it can also represent a repeated action, a multi-step return, or a link that moves focus backward. In writing, it may be used to contrast with rightward arrows, especially when describing sequences or directional relationships in diagrams, menus, or labels.
What is the Unicode for ⇚?
The symbol ⇚ is U+21DA, named LEFTWARDS TRIPLE ARROW.
How do I copy ⇚ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity ⇚.
How do I use ⇚ in CSS?
Use the CSS escape \\21DA.
How do I render ⇚ in JavaScript?
Use the JavaScript escape \\u{21DA}.