Leftwards Triple Dash Arrow Symbol
⤎ is a leftwards arrow with triple dash styling, used to indicate movement, reversal, or direction in a compact way.
U+290E
The symbol ⤎ is called the leftwards triple dash arrow (Unicode U+290E). It’s an arrow mark that visually points to the left with a distinctive triple-dash look. Below you’ll find practical copy options and usage ideas.
Leftwards Triple Dash Arrow Symbol Meaning
The leftwards triple dash arrow (⤎) is primarily used as a directional arrow pointing to the left. The “triple dash” styling helps it stand out from simpler arrows, making it useful in diagrams, UI hints, icons, and annotated text. In writing and interface contexts, it can suggest moving backward, navigating to a previous state, stepping left in a flow, or indicating a reversed action. Because it’s a Unicode character (U+290E), it’s also convenient for digital documents where you want a single symbol rather than a drawn arrow graphic.
Common uses
- •Navigation hints in interfaces (e.g., “go left/back”)
- •Marking directions in diagrams or flow notes
- •Indicating backward steps in instructions or tutorials
- •Decorative directional punctuation in labels and headings
- •UI/UX icon-like text elements for compact controls
Examples
⤎ Leftwards Triple Dash Arrow
- ⤎Click ⤎ to return to the previous page.
- ⤎Turn left, then follow the route ⤎.
- ⤎Step ⤎: undo the last change.
- ⤎The timeline moves ⤎ toward earlier entries.
- ⤎Use ⤎ to navigate to the left panel.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+290E | |
| HTML Entity | ⤎ | |
| HTML Code | ⤎ | |
| CSS | \290E | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10510 | |
| Decimal | 10510 |
How to type Leftwards Triple Dash Arrow Symbol (⤎)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10510 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 290E then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 290E. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 290e, 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 Dash Arrow symbol mean?
The leftwards triple dash arrow (⤎) is primarily used as a directional arrow pointing to the left. The “triple dash” styling helps it stand out from simpler arrows, making it useful in diagrams, UI hints, icons, and annotated text. In writing and interface contexts, it can suggest moving backward, navigating to a previous state, stepping left in a flow, or indicating a reversed action. Because it’s a Unicode character (U+290E), it’s also convenient for digital documents where you want a single symbol rather than a drawn arrow graphic.
What is the Unicode code point for ⤎?
The symbol ⤎ is Unicode U+290E (LEFTWARDS TRIPLE DASH ARROW).
How can I copy ⤎ in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ⤎
What are the CSS and JavaScript escapes for ⤎?
CSS escape: \\290E. JavaScript escape: \\u{290E}.
Is ⤎ only for one meaning (left direction)?
Most commonly it’s used as a left-pointing arrow. Depending on context, it can also imply going back or reversing direction, but it’s fundamentally a directional left arrow.