Ribbon Arrow Left Up Symbol
⮴ is the “Ribbon Arrow Left Up” arrow symbol for indicating movement toward the upper-left.
U+2BB4
The ⮴ symbol is a ribbon-style arrow pointing left and up. It’s useful anywhere you want a clear direction without adding extra words. You can copy it directly or insert it via its Unicode information.
Ribbon Arrow Left Up Symbol Meaning
⮴ (Unicode name: “RIBBON ARROW LEFT UP”, code point U+2BB4) is a directional symbol that combines a leftward and upward motion. It’s commonly used to communicate “go back and move up,” “navigate to a previous/upper section,” or “move toward the upper-left area” in layouts and diagrams. Because it’s arrow-shaped, it tends to be understood quickly in icons, diagrams, and instructional text. The “ribbon” look makes it feel more decorative than a plain arrow, which can help it stand out in UI components, infographics, and playful design systems.
Common uses
- •Navigation icons for moving to an upper-left menu or panel
- •Diagram labels showing flow that goes back and upward
- •Instructional callouts in apps or tutorials (e.g., “move up-left”)
- •Infographics and maps where direction needs a compact symbol
- •Design accents in dashboards to highlight upward-left movement
Examples
⮴ Ribbon Arrow Left Up Symbol
- ⮴Click ⮴ to go to the previous section above.
- ⮴Route: ⮴ then proceed straight to the next step.
- ⮴Use ⮴ in the diagram to indicate move up-left.
- ⮴The cursor starts here ⮴ and ends at the upper-left node.
- ⮴In the layout, the sidebar expands ⮴ from the corner.
Variations
Ready to copy
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2BB4 | |
| HTML Entity | ⮴ | |
| HTML Code | ⮴ | |
| CSS | \2BB4 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11188 | |
| Decimal | 11188 |
How to type Ribbon Arrow Left Up Symbol (⮴)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11188 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2BB4 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2BB4. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2bb4, 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 Ribbon Arrow Left Up symbol mean?
⮴ (Unicode name: “RIBBON ARROW LEFT UP”, code point U+2BB4) is a directional symbol that combines a leftward and upward motion. It’s commonly used to communicate “go back and move up,” “navigate to a previous/upper section,” or “move toward the upper-left area” in layouts and diagrams. Because it’s arrow-shaped, it tends to be understood quickly in icons, diagrams, and instructional text. The “ribbon” look makes it feel more decorative than a plain arrow, which can help it stand out in UI components, infographics, and playful design systems.
What direction does ⮴ indicate?
⮴ indicates a move toward the upper-left (left and up).
Is ⮴ a Unicode symbol or an icon image?
⮴ is a Unicode character: U+2BB4 (Unicode name: “RIBBON ARROW LEFT UP”).
How can I copy ⮴ into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity ⮴ or insert the character directly if your font supports it.
Which CSS/JS escapes can I use for ⮴?
Use CSS escape \\2BB4 or JavaScript escape \\u{2BB4}.