Leftwards White Arrow Symbol
⇦ is a left-pointing arrow used to show “back” or “previous,” especially in navigation and UI text.
U+21E6
The symbol ⇦ is called the leftwards white arrow. It visually points to the left and is commonly used in interfaces and documents. You can copy it directly, or use its Unicode code point U+21E6 in software.
Leftwards White Arrow Symbol Meaning
⇦ (LEFTWARDS WHITE ARROW, U+21E6) is a left-pointing arrow glyph. In everyday writing and UI labels, it often communicates moving back, returning to a previous step, or navigating left (for example, previous item, previous page, or “back” in a carousel). Because it has a clear direction and a lightweight look, it’s also used to label shortcuts and controls in menus, tooltips, and help text. The arrow does not inherently indicate any specific app or platform; its meaning comes from surrounding text such as “previous,” “back,” or “go left.”
Common uses
- •Button or link label for “Back” or “Previous”
- •Navigation hints in carousels, galleries, and page controls
- •Editor/tool UI text (e.g., “previous section”)
- •Document flow cues when something moves to an earlier step
- •Chat or help instructions that guide users to move left/back
Examples
⇦ Leftwards White Arrow
- ⇦Back ⇦
- ⇦Previous page ⇦
- ⇦Return to step 2 ⇦
- ⇦Back to results ⇦
- ⇦Go to the previous item ⇦
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+21E6 | |
| HTML Entity | ⇦ | |
| HTML Code | ⇦ | |
| CSS | \21E6 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8678 | |
| Decimal | 8678 |
How to type Leftwards White Arrow Symbol (⇦)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8678 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 21E6 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 21E6. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 21e6, 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?
⇦ is a left-pointing arrow commonly used to indicate going back, returning to a previous step, or moving left in navigation.
What is the Unicode for ⇦?
The Unicode code point for ⇦ is U+21E6.
How can I copy ⇦ from this page?
Select and copy the symbol character (⇦) directly, or paste it wherever you need it in text, documents, or UI labels.
Can I use ⇦ in code?
Yes. You can reference it using its code point U+21E6, for example with CSS escape \\21E6 or JavaScript escape \\u{21E6}.