Long Leftwards Double Arrow From Bar Symbol
⟽ is a long leftwards double arrow from a bar, commonly used to indicate movement or direction toward the left.
U+27FD
The symbol ⟽ (U+27FD) is part of the Arrows set. It visually combines a bar with a long, double-headed arrow pointing left. You can copy it for UI labels, diagrams, and text-based navigation.
Long Leftwards Double Arrow From Bar Symbol Meaning
⟽ is a left-pointing double arrow that starts from a horizontal bar, designed to emphasize direction (toward the left) more strongly than a simple arrow. Because it includes both a bar and a double arrowhead, it’s often used to suggest an operation, transition, or linked movement rather than a single step. In documents and interfaces, it can communicate “go back,” “return to,” “compare with,” or “move from the right side to the left side.” Use it when you want a clear leftward visual cue without relying on text alone.
Common uses
- •UI navigation labels like “Back” or “Return” in left-oriented controls
- •Diagramming to show flow or data movement toward the left
- •Text-based instructions (documentation, help text) indicating a leftward action
- •Comparisons or mappings that move “from right to left” in a workflow description
- •Styling emphasis for subsections or panels that are arranged leftward
Examples
⟽ Long Leftwards Double Arrow From Bar
- ⟽Use ⟽ to indicate “return to the previous step.”
- ⟽Click ⟽ Back to go to the left panel.
- ⟽The data stream moves ⟽ across the pipeline diagram.
- ⟽Set the mapping direction as shown: Source ⟽ Target.
- ⟽To restore defaults, select ⟽ Return.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+27FD | |
| HTML Entity | ⟽ | |
| HTML Code | ⟽ | |
| CSS | \27FD |
FAQ
What does ⟽ look like and which direction does it point?
⟽ is a long double arrow pointing left, beginning from a horizontal bar.
How can I copy ⟽ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ⟽.
How do I include ⟽ in CSS?
Use the CSS escape form: \\27FD.
How do I reference ⟽ in JavaScript?
Use: \\u{27FD} in a JavaScript string.