Ribbon Arrow Up Left Symbol
⮲ is the Ribbon Arrow Up Left symbol, useful for indicating an upward-left direction in icons and UI text.
U+2BB2
⮲ (U+2BB2) is a decorative arrow pointing up and to the left. It’s commonly used where you want a clear direction cue that also looks more stylized than a plain arrow.
Ribbon Arrow Up Left Symbol Meaning
The symbol ⮲ is named “RIBBON ARROW UP LEFT” and has the Unicode code point U+2BB2. Visually, it combines an arrow shape with a ribbon-like styling, pointing diagonally upward to the left. Because it clearly implies both direction and motion, it’s often used in interface labels, diagrams, and editorial callouts to suggest moving back/left while also moving upward, such as navigating to a previous step or highlighting an upward-left route. It can also be used as a decorative marker in designs where a diagonal arrow adds emphasis without taking up much space.
Common uses
- •Directional UI labels for navigating upward-left in menus or maps
- •Diagram annotations showing movement toward the upper-left
- •Step indicators in tutorials (e.g., “go to the previous option” with an arrow cue)
- •Editorial callouts or infographic highlights with a stylized arrow
- •Decorative separators in posters, slides, and social graphics to guide the eye diagonally
Examples
⮲ Ribbon Arrow Up Left Symbol
- ⮲Use ⮲ to indicate “back up-left” in the navigation toolbar.
- ⮲The route turns ⮲ at this junction on the diagram.
- ⮲Step 2: select the option shown by ⮲ to return to the prior choice.
- ⮲In the infographic, ⮲ marks the upward-left trend.
- ⮲Hovering the button reveals ⮲ next to the direction label.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2BB2 | |
| HTML Entity | ⮲ | |
| HTML Code | ⮲ | |
| CSS | \2BB2 |
FAQ
What does the Ribbon Arrow Up Left symbol mean?
The symbol ⮲ is named “RIBBON ARROW UP LEFT” and has the Unicode code point U+2BB2. Visually, it combines an arrow shape with a ribbon-like styling, pointing diagonally upward to the left. Because it clearly implies both direction and motion, it’s often used in interface labels, diagrams, and editorial callouts to suggest moving back/left while also moving upward, such as navigating to a previous step or highlighting an upward-left route. It can also be used as a decorative marker in designs where a diagonal arrow adds emphasis without taking up much space.
What is the Unicode code point for ⮲?
The Unicode code point for ⮲ (Ribbon Arrow Up Left) is U+2BB2.
How do I copy and paste ⮲ on the web?
Copy the character ⮲ from this page and paste it into your text editor, CMS, or design tool. You can also use the HTML entity or CSS/JavaScript escapes listed for the symbol.
What are the HTML, CSS, and JavaScript representations?
HTML entity: ⮲. CSS escape: \\2BB2. JavaScript escape: \\u{2BB2}.
When should I use a diagonal arrow like ⮲ instead of a simple arrow?
Use ⮲ when you want to communicate both direction and emphasis in one character—especially for actions or paths that move diagonally up and left in UI labels, diagrams, or icons.