Overlapping White Squares Symbol
⮺ is an arrow-like symbol made from overlapping white squares.
U+2BBA
⮺ (U+2BBA) is an arrow symbol represented as “OVERLAPPING WHITE SQUARES.” It’s often used for quick visual cues in text and UI. Use it directly or with common HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes for consistent rendering.
Overlapping White Squares Symbol Meaning
⮺ is best understood as an arrow-style character formed by overlapping white squares. In practice, it commonly functions as a directional marker, such as indicating movement or a “go to” action, especially in minimalist designs where a standard arrow might look too heavy. Because it visually reads like an arrowhead, you can use it to draw attention to links, steps in a process, navigation cues, or emphasis in headings. It’s also popular as a decorative separator or bullet-like accent in lists, banners, and social media text, where the geometric look helps content stand out without adding extra words.
Common uses
- •Indicating direction in short labels like “back ⮺” or “proceed ⮺”
- •Decorating call-to-action text on buttons, banners, and cards
- •Using as a bullet or step marker in clean, minimalist lists
- •Emphasizing navigation cues in menus and UI hints
- •Adding visual separators in social posts and promotional text
Examples
⮺ Overlapping White Squares Arrow
- ⮺Back ⮺
- ⮺Next step ⮺
- ⮺Learn more ⮺
- ⮺Directions: left ⮺
- ⮺Open the link ⮺
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2BBA | |
| HTML Entity | ⮺ | |
| HTML Code | ⮺ | |
| CSS | \2BBA | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11194 | |
| Decimal | 11194 |
How to type Overlapping White Squares Symbol (⮺)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11194 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2BBA then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2BBA. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2bba, 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 Overlapping White Squares symbol mean?
⮺ is best understood as an arrow-style character formed by overlapping white squares. In practice, it commonly functions as a directional marker, such as indicating movement or a “go to” action, especially in minimalist designs where a standard arrow might look too heavy. Because it visually reads like an arrowhead, you can use it to draw attention to links, steps in a process, navigation cues, or emphasis in headings. It’s also popular as a decorative separator or bullet-like accent in lists, banners, and social media text, where the geometric look helps content stand out without adding extra words.
What is the Unicode code point for ⮺?
The Unicode code point is U+2BBA.
How can I copy ⮺ for HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ⮺.
How do I use ⮺ in CSS?
Use the CSS escape: \\2BBA.
Can I use ⮺ in JavaScript strings?
Yes. One option is the JavaScript escape: \\u{2BBA}.