Less-than Above Leftwards Arrow Symbol
⥶ is a leftwards arrow symbol combined with a less-than sign above it.
U+2976
⥶ (U+2976) is an arrow-like symbol with a “less-than” shape placed above a leftwards arrow. It’s useful when you need a compact directional mark for technical text or design details. This page helps you understand its intent and copy it in common formats.
Less-than Above Leftwards Arrow Symbol Meaning
The symbol ⥶ is named “LESS-THAN ABOVE LEFTWARDS ARROW” and appears as a left-pointing arrow with a less-than sign positioned above it. In practice, it’s most often used as a stylistic or typographic marker in technical writing, diagram labels, and UI elements where direction and relative ordering need to be hinted together. Because it’s a specific Unicode character (U+2976), it’s also a good choice when you want consistent rendering across platforms rather than using separate characters like “<” and “←”. When exact placement matters, copying the single symbol is the most reliable approach.
Common uses
- •Annotating diagrams and flow diagrams where a step indicates “less than” directionally
- •Creating concise UI or infographic labels that need both a comparison cue and leftward movement
- •Typography in technical documents that require a single combined symbol for layout consistency
- •Design accents for timelines, process steps, or navigation elements pointing left
- •Programming documentation or specs where symbols are copied exactly as Unicode characters
Examples
⥶ Less-than above leftwards arrow
- ⥶Signal ⥶ indicates a leftward reduction in value.
- ⥶Step ⥶ moves to the previous stage in the diagram.
- ⥶In the table, the notation ⥶ marks entries below the threshold.
- ⥶Use the arrow ⥶ to show the direction of comparison.
- ⥶The legend shows ⥶ for “less-than going left.”
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2976 | |
| HTML Entity | ⥶ | |
| HTML Code | ⥶ | |
| CSS | \2976 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10614 | |
| Decimal | 10614 |
How to type Less-than Above Leftwards Arrow Symbol (⥶)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10614 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2976 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2976. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2976, 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 Less-than Above Leftwards Arrow symbol mean?
The symbol ⥶ is named “LESS-THAN ABOVE LEFTWARDS ARROW” and appears as a left-pointing arrow with a less-than sign positioned above it. In practice, it’s most often used as a stylistic or typographic marker in technical writing, diagram labels, and UI elements where direction and relative ordering need to be hinted together. Because it’s a specific Unicode character (U+2976), it’s also a good choice when you want consistent rendering across platforms rather than using separate characters like “<” and “←”. When exact placement matters, copying the single symbol is the most reliable approach.
What Unicode character is ⥶?
⥶ is U+2976, named “LESS-THAN ABOVE LEFTWARDS ARROW.”
How can I copy ⥶ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ⥶.
What’s the CSS escape for ⥶?
Use: \\2976.
Is ⥶ the same as typing “<” and “←” together?
Not exactly. ⥶ is a single combined Unicode symbol, while “<” and “←” are separate characters and may not match the same spacing or alignment.