Leftwards Two-headed Arrow From Bar Symbol
⬶ is a leftwards two-headed arrow combined with a horizontal bar.
U+2B36
The symbol ⬶ (Unicode U+2B36) represents a leftward, two-headed arrow that includes a bar. It’s handy when you want a compact bidirectional or “from/to” style cue pointing left. You can copy it directly or use standard HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
Leftwards Two-headed Arrow From Bar Symbol Meaning
⬶ is the “leftwards two-headed arrow from bar” (Unicode U+2B36). Visually, it combines a horizontal bar with a two-headed arrow, indicating a directional relationship oriented to the left. In practice, it’s commonly used in diagrams, editors, or UI text to suggest movement or association that involves a left-side target while still implying bidirectionality (because the arrow has two heads). Because the name includes “from bar,” it can also help communicate an operation or transfer starting at a bar/axis or originating from a reference point. Use it when you need a stylistic arrow glyph rather than words like “from” or “left ↔ right.”
Common uses
- •Marking a bidirectional relationship or exchange involving the left side in flowcharts
- •Labeling UI controls or navigation cues where a link/option moves left but connects both ways
- •Designing diagram legends to indicate “from” a reference bar toward the left
- •Annotating timelines or diagrams that reference movement or mapping toward the left
- •Creating consistent iconography in documents where arrow glyphs must match typography
Examples
⬶ Leftwards Two-Headed Arrow From Bar
- ⬶Flow: ⬶ (source bar) → left section
- ⬶Navigate: choose the option ⬶ to return to the previous panel
- ⬶Diagram legend: ⬶ indicates left-oriented bidirectional linkage
- ⬶Mapping: data ⬶ aligns with the left axis
- ⬶UI note: link ⬶ is available from the bar to the left
Variations
Ready to copy
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2B36 | |
| HTML Entity | ⬶ | |
| HTML Code | ⬶ | |
| CSS | \2B36 |
FAQ
What does the Leftwards Two-headed Arrow From Bar symbol mean?
⬶ is the “leftwards two-headed arrow from bar” (Unicode U+2B36). Visually, it combines a horizontal bar with a two-headed arrow, indicating a directional relationship oriented to the left. In practice, it’s commonly used in diagrams, editors, or UI text to suggest movement or association that involves a left-side target while still implying bidirectionality (because the arrow has two heads). Because the name includes “from bar,” it can also help communicate an operation or transfer starting at a bar/axis or originating from a reference point. Use it when you need a stylistic arrow glyph rather than words like “from” or “left ↔ right.”
What is the Unicode for ⬶?
The Unicode code point for ⬶ is U+2B36.
How can I copy ⬶ in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity ⬶.
How do I use ⬶ in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\2B36. JavaScript escape: \\u{2B36}.
When should I use a leftwards two-headed arrow from a bar?
Use it when you want a left-oriented arrow glyph with a bidirectional feel, or when you want to reference something starting from a bar/axis toward the left in diagrams or UI labels.