Long Leftwards Arrow From Bar Symbol
⟻ is a long leftwards arrow from a bar symbol used to indicate direction or flow to the left.
U+27FB
The symbol ⟻ is named “Long Leftwards Arrow From Bar” (U+27FB). It’s an arrow glyph you can copy for diagrams, UI labels, and directional text. Below you’ll find ready-to-use copy options and common ways people use it.
Long Leftwards Arrow From Bar Symbol Meaning
⟻ (LONG LEFTWARDS ARROW FROM BAR, U+27FB) is an arrow-like symbol pointing left. The “from bar” wording reflects its visual design: it appears to originate from a horizontal bar, then extends as a long arrow toward the left. In practice, it’s often used to suggest movement, data flow, or navigation to the left—such as indicating “back,” “previous,” or “source” in a diagram. It can also be used decoratively in technical or editing contexts where a clear leftward direction is helpful. Use it when standard arrows aren’t specific enough for your layout or typographic style.
Common uses
- •Indicating a leftward direction in interface labels (e.g., previous, back, return to source).
- •Marking flow direction in simple diagrams or process steps.
- •Labeling routes, navigation arrows, or timeline elements pointing left.
- •Styling technical documentation to emphasize “from” or “origin” concepts.
- •Creating consistent icon-like text separators in UI mockups and drafts.
Examples
⟻ Long Leftwards Arrow From Bar
- ⟻Press ⟻ to go to the previous section.
- ⟻Data moves ⟻ from the processing step to the log.
- ⟻The arrow ⟻ indicates flow returning to the source bar.
- ⟻Use ⟻ in diagrams to show a leftward transfer.
- ⟻Back action: ⟻
Variations
Ready to copy
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+27FB | |
| HTML Entity | ⟻ | |
| HTML Code | ⟻ | |
| CSS | \27FB | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10235 | |
| Decimal | 10235 |
How to type Long Leftwards Arrow From Bar Symbol (⟻)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10235 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 27FB then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 27FB. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 27fb, 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 Long Leftwards Arrow From Bar symbol mean?
⟻ (LONG LEFTWARDS ARROW FROM BAR, U+27FB) is an arrow-like symbol pointing left. The “from bar” wording reflects its visual design: it appears to originate from a horizontal bar, then extends as a long arrow toward the left. In practice, it’s often used to suggest movement, data flow, or navigation to the left—such as indicating “back,” “previous,” or “source” in a diagram. It can also be used decoratively in technical or editing contexts where a clear leftward direction is helpful. Use it when standard arrows aren’t specific enough for your layout or typographic style.
What is the Unicode name and code point for ⟻?
The Unicode name is “LONG LEFTWARDS ARROW FROM BAR” and the code point is U+27FB.
How can I copy ⟻ using an HTML entity?
Use the HTML entity: ⟻
What CSS escape can I use for ⟻?
Use: \\27FB
How do I include ⟻ in JavaScript?
One option is the Unicode escape: \\u{27FB}