Reverse Tilde Operator Above Leftwards Arrow Symbol
⭁ is a special arrow-like operator symbol with a reverse tilde above a leftwards arrow.
U+2B41
⭁ (Unicode U+2B41) is an arrow operator symbol often used as a compact visual marker. It can help indicate a direction (left) combined with a “reversed/alternate” styling cue. Below you’ll find practical uses and copy/paste-friendly options.
Reverse Tilde Operator Above Leftwards Arrow Symbol Meaning
⭁ is named “Reverse Tilde Operator Above Leftwards Arrow” (Unicode U+2B41). Visually, it combines a leftwards arrow with a reverse-tilde style mark above it, creating a distinctive operator-like glyph. In practice, it’s most often used in typography, technical writing, and interface designs where you want a clear directional cue (left) paired with an “altered” or “reversed” emphasis. It’s not a commonly standardized word in everyday language, so context matters: use it as a symbol to label operations, navigation states, or transformation steps where the left direction is relevant.
Common uses
- •UI iconography for “move left” or “previous/return” actions
- •Text labels in technical diagrams to indicate a leftward transformation
- •Callouts in documentation to mark modified or reversed steps
- •Decorative separators in presentations or code comments for flow direction
- •Custom notation in design systems for an operator-like directional marker
Examples
⭁ Reverse Tilde Operator Above Leftwards Arrow
- ⭁Move ⭁ to return to the previous step.
- ⭁Apply the transformation and then ⭁ for the leftward result.
- ⭁Use ⭁ in the diagram to show the reversed direction.
- ⭁Select ⭁ to navigate back in the menu.
- ⭁Step 3: transform → Step 4: ⭁ (left).
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2B41 | |
| HTML Entity | ⭁ | |
| HTML Code | ⭁ | |
| CSS | \2B41 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11073 | |
| Decimal | 11073 |
How to type Reverse Tilde Operator Above Leftwards Arrow Symbol (⭁)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11073 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2B41 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2B41. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2b41, 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 Reverse Tilde Operator Above Leftwards Arrow symbol mean?
⭁ is named “Reverse Tilde Operator Above Leftwards Arrow” (Unicode U+2B41). Visually, it combines a leftwards arrow with a reverse-tilde style mark above it, creating a distinctive operator-like glyph. In practice, it’s most often used in typography, technical writing, and interface designs where you want a clear directional cue (left) paired with an “altered” or “reversed” emphasis. It’s not a commonly standardized word in everyday language, so context matters: use it as a symbol to label operations, navigation states, or transformation steps where the left direction is relevant.
What is the Unicode codepoint for ⭁?
⭁ is Unicode U+2B41 (Unicode name: Reverse Tilde Operator Above Leftwards Arrow).
How can I copy ⭁ reliably for web and code?
Use the literal character ⭁ when supported, or copy an entity like ⭁ or a Unicode escape such as \\u{2B41}.
Does ⭁ have a standard meaning like an emoji?
Not in everyday usage. Its meaning depends on context, but it’s primarily used as an operator-like directional symbol emphasizing leftward/reversed styling.
Why does ⭁ look different across devices?
Symbol appearance depends on the font that’s rendering it. If your font lacks the glyph, it may display as a fallback symbol or a missing character.