Long Leftwards Squiggle Arrow Symbol
⬳ is a long leftwards squiggle arrow used to indicate a winding or reversing direction.
U+2B33
The ⬳ symbol is called the long leftwards squiggle arrow (Unicode U+2B33). It’s part of the Arrows set and works well when you want a left-pointing, “curvy” direction cue. You can copy it from here or use its HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
Long Leftwards Squiggle Arrow Symbol Meaning
⬳ (Unicode U+2B33) is a leftwards arrow with a squiggly, flowing line. Like other arrow glyphs, it primarily communicates direction—specifically pointing left. The squiggle styling often suggests something indirect, winding, or playful, making it a good fit for annotations, UI labels, and decorative callouts. In plain text, it can help convey “move back,” “return,” or “go left” without looking like a straight technical arrow. In design and writing, it’s commonly used as a visual marker to guide the reader’s attention along a less rigid path.
Common uses
- •Directional notes in diagrams or flow explanations that point back to the left
- •Decorative wayfinding cues in slides, posters, and infographics
- •UI microcopy for navigation buttons or breadcrumbs that move left
- •Text annotations to indicate a winding or indirect “return” action
- •Chat and social posts to add a playful leftward emphasis
Examples
⬳ Long Leftwards Squiggle Arrow
- ⬳Phase 2 ⬳ Phase 1
- ⬳Go left ⬳ then follow the dashed line.
- ⬳Return to the previous step ⬳
- ⬳Scroll back ⬳ for more details.
- ⬳Backtrack ⬳ and recheck the settings.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2B33 | |
| HTML Entity | ⬳ | |
| HTML Code | ⬳ | |
| CSS | \2B33 |
FAQ
What does the Long Leftwards Squiggle Arrow symbol mean?
⬳ (Unicode U+2B33) is a leftwards arrow with a squiggly, flowing line. Like other arrow glyphs, it primarily communicates direction—specifically pointing left. The squiggle styling often suggests something indirect, winding, or playful, making it a good fit for annotations, UI labels, and decorative callouts. In plain text, it can help convey “move back,” “return,” or “go left” without looking like a straight technical arrow. In design and writing, it’s commonly used as a visual marker to guide the reader’s attention along a less rigid path.
What is the Unicode code point for ⬳?
⬳ is Unicode U+2B33 (LONG LEFTWARDS SQUIGGLE ARROW).
How can I copy ⬳ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ⬳
What CSS escape can I use for ⬳?
Use: \\2B33
What JavaScript escape can I use for ⬳?
Use: \\u{2B33}