Leftwards Two-headed Arrow With Tail With Double Vertical Stroke Symbol
A left-pointing two-headed arrow with a tail and a double vertical stroke.
U+2B3D
⬽ is an arrow symbol used to suggest direction or movement toward the left. Its “two-headed” form visually indicates action in more than one direction or a bidirectional concept. Use it in designs and text where you want a clear, arrow-like cue.
Leftwards Two-headed Arrow With Tail With Double Vertical Stroke Symbol Meaning
⬽ (Unicode U+2B3D), named “LEFTWARDS TWO-HEADED ARROW WITH TAIL WITH DOUBLE VERTICAL STROKE,” is primarily a directional arrow. Because it points left and has two arrowheads, it’s commonly used to express a bidirectional or return-style movement while still emphasizing the leftward direction. The tail and the double vertical stroke add a technical, diagram-like feel, so the symbol can also work well in UI labels, flowcharts, and documentation where arrows need to look distinctive. Overall, it’s best thought of as a specialized left-oriented arrow rather than a common everyday gesture.
Common uses
- •UI navigation cues (e.g., “move left” or “go back” indicators)
- •Flowcharts and diagrams to show return paths toward the left
- •Direction markers in instructional text or tutorials
- •Editing or revision diagrams to indicate leftward movement or backtracking
- •Design accents for panels, timelines, or state transitions
Examples
⬽ Leftwards Two-Headed Arrow (Double Vertical Stroke)
- ⬽Press ⬽ to return to the previous step.
- ⬽The process diagram shows ⬽ as a back path to earlier stages.
- ⬽Use ⬽ in the sidebar to navigate left.
- ⬽In the flow, the arrow labeled ⬽ indicates a return to the left branch.
- ⬽After confirming, the UI displays ⬽ to guide you backward.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2B3D | |
| HTML Entity | ⬽ | |
| HTML Code | ⬽ | |
| CSS | \2B3D | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11069 | |
| Decimal | 11069 |
How to type Leftwards Two-headed Arrow With Tail With Double Vertical Stroke Symbol (⬽)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11069 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2B3D then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2B3D. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2b3d, 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 Two-headed Arrow With Tail With Double Vertical Stroke symbol mean?
⬽ (Unicode U+2B3D), named “LEFTWARDS TWO-HEADED ARROW WITH TAIL WITH DOUBLE VERTICAL STROKE,” is primarily a directional arrow. Because it points left and has two arrowheads, it’s commonly used to express a bidirectional or return-style movement while still emphasizing the leftward direction. The tail and the double vertical stroke add a technical, diagram-like feel, so the symbol can also work well in UI labels, flowcharts, and documentation where arrows need to look distinctive. Overall, it’s best thought of as a specialized left-oriented arrow rather than a common everyday gesture.
What is the Unicode code point for ⬽?
⬽ is Unicode U+2B3D.
How can I copy and paste this symbol?
Copy the character “⬽” directly from this page, or use the HTML entity (⬽) when needed in markup.
Does ⬽ mean left or bidirectional movement?
It is left-oriented due to the leftward arrows, and its two-headed design often suggests a return or bidirectional concept while emphasizing the left direction.
Where is ⬽ most useful?
It works well in UI labels, flowcharts, diagrams, instructional text, and other contexts where you want a distinct leftward arrow cue.