North West Arrow With Hook Symbol
⤣ is a north west arrow with a hook, useful for indicating a turn, reroute, or direction change.
U+2923
The symbol ⤣ (Unicode U+2923) is a directional arrow pointing to the northwest with a distinctive hook. It’s often used when you want a compact “turn” or “redirect” cue in text or UI elements.
North West Arrow With Hook Symbol Meaning
⤣ is the Unicode character named “NORTH WEST ARROW WITH HOOK” (U+2923). As an arrow glyph, its most common purpose is to visually suggest a change in direction toward the upper-left (northwest), often implying a turn, reroute, or a hooked/redirected path. Designers may use it to label navigation steps, annotate diagrams, or emphasize that something should go “back and left” or “take the hooked route.” In plain text, it works as a lightweight visual marker for instructions, bullet points, or interface hints where a full arrow icon would be too heavy.
Common uses
- •Navigation cues in apps and web interfaces (e.g., “turn northwest/left”).
- •Diagram annotations to show a redirected or hooked path.
- •Instruction text in documentation or guides (step directions).
- •UI labeling for filters, sorting, or search flow changes that “redirect” results.
- •Designing signage-style text callouts in posters or presentations.
Examples
⤣ North West Arrow With Hook
- ⤣Step 1: Walk ⤣ then continue along the marked lane.
- ⤣Route: Take the main path, then ⤣ to reach the entrance.
- ⤣If blocked, try ⤣ to reroute around the obstacle.
- ⤣Diagram note: the connector goes ⤣ into the next section.
- ⤣Change direction: select the option marked ⤣.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2923 | |
| HTML Entity | ⤣ | |
| HTML Code | ⤣ | |
| CSS | \2923 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10531 | |
| Decimal | 10531 |
How to type North West Arrow With Hook Symbol (⤣)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10531 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2923 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2923. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2923, 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 North West Arrow With Hook symbol mean?
⤣ is the Unicode character named “NORTH WEST ARROW WITH HOOK” (U+2923). As an arrow glyph, its most common purpose is to visually suggest a change in direction toward the upper-left (northwest), often implying a turn, reroute, or a hooked/redirected path. Designers may use it to label navigation steps, annotate diagrams, or emphasize that something should go “back and left” or “take the hooked route.” In plain text, it works as a lightweight visual marker for instructions, bullet points, or interface hints where a full arrow icon would be too heavy.
What Unicode character is ⤣?
⤣ is the Unicode character “NORTH WEST ARROW WITH HOOK” with code point U+2923.
How can I copy ⤣ for use in HTML?
You can paste the character directly, or use the HTML entity: ⤣.
What CSS escape do I use for ⤣?
Use the CSS escape: \\2923.
How do I type ⤣ in JavaScript?
You can use the JavaScript escape: \\u{2923}.