Negative Squared Rightwards Arrow Symbol
is the Negative Squared Rightwards Arrow symbol used to suggest a negative direction or reversal in a rightward flow.
U+1F8B6
The Negative Squared Rightwards Arrow is part of the Unicode “Arrows” set. It’s often used as a visual cue for a rightward step with a negative, reversed, or subtractive idea. Below you’ll find the exact character and practical ways to use it in text, design, and code.
Negative Squared Rightwards Arrow Symbol Meaning
The Unicode character U+1F8B6, “NEGATIVE SQUARED RIGHTWARDS ARROW,” combines arrow direction (rightwards) with a “negative” notion. In practice, designers and writers use it to represent motion or flow to the right that is framed as reversed, negated, or subtractive—such as undoing, decrementing, stepping back in a timeline while moving rightward, or indicating a negative transition in a process diagram. Because many platforms render symbols in slightly different styles, it’s best to treat it as an iconographic arrow cue and pair it with clear nearby text when conveying meaning to users.
Common uses
- •UI labels for undo/decrement actions while indicating a rightward step
- •Flowcharts or diagrams where a process moves to the right but represents a negative change
- •Game and app HUDs for penalties or reductions associated with forward movement
- •Educational materials for transformations that negate or reverse a rightward operation
- •Social posts or comments to highlight “reversed” progress in a timeline graphic
Examples
Negative Squared Rightwards Arrow
- Phase 2 Phase 3 (reduced)
- Undo step:
- Decrease to the right
- Penalty move →
- Revision flow: Updated
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1F8B6 | |
| HTML Entity | 🢶 | |
| HTML Code | 🢶 | |
| CSS | \1F8B6 |
FAQ
What does the Negative Squared Rightwards Arrow symbol mean?
The Unicode character U+1F8B6, “NEGATIVE SQUARED RIGHTWARDS ARROW,” combines arrow direction (rightwards) with a “negative” notion. In practice, designers and writers use it to represent motion or flow to the right that is framed as reversed, negated, or subtractive—such as undoing, decrementing, stepping back in a timeline while moving rightward, or indicating a negative transition in a process diagram. Because many platforms render symbols in slightly different styles, it’s best to treat it as an iconographic arrow cue and pair it with clear nearby text when conveying meaning to users.
What is the symbol called?
It is called “NEGATIVE SQUARED RIGHTWARDS ARROW” (Unicode U+1F8B6).
How do I copy the symbol ?
Copy the character directly from this page, or use one of the provided representations such as the HTML entity 🢶 or the Unicode code point U+1F8B6.
Can I use in HTML or JavaScript?
Yes. HTML: 🢶. JavaScript: \\u{1F8B6}. The CSS escape is \\1F8B6.
Why might look different on different devices?
Emoji and symbol rendering can vary by font and platform. If the visual style matters, consider adding nearby text to clarify meaning.