Rightwards Arrow With Loop Symbol
↬ is the rightwards arrow with loop symbol, used to suggest a guided step, return, or repeated action.
U+21AC
The ↬ symbol is a directional arrow with a loop, indicating motion to the right with a turning or repeating element. It’s commonly used in UI labels, diagrams, and text to show flow or continuity. Use it anywhere you want a clear “go right, then loop/continue” cue.
Rightwards Arrow With Loop Symbol Meaning
↬ (Unicode U+21AC, “RIGHTWARDS ARROW WITH LOOP”) is a right-pointing arrow that includes a loop, visually combining forward direction with a sense of repetition, return, or continued cycling. In plain usage, it can communicate processes that keep going, actions that repeat, or a pathway that loops while still progressing to the right. Unlike generic arrows, the loop makes the “repeat/continue” aspect more explicit, which can be useful for workflow steps, state transitions, retry indicators, or diagram annotations. The character does not have a single universal, culturally fixed meaning; its interpretation depends on context and design intent.
Common uses
- •Workflow diagrams to show a step that continues or repeats to the next stage
- •UI/UX labels for “retry,” “continue,” or “loop” actions that proceed rightward
- •Programming documentation or pseudo-code notes indicating iterative progression
- •Presentation slides to highlight a cyclic process in a flowchart
- •Signage or instructions where an action repeats while moving forward
Examples
↬ Rightwards Arrow With Loop
- ↬Step 2: ↬ process repeats until complete.
- ↬Choose “Continue” ↬ to keep moving through the workflow.
- ↬Retrying… ↬ please wait while the check runs again.
- ↬State transition diagram: ↬ loop back after validation.
- ↬Loop logic: ↬ go right and continue cycling.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+21AC | |
| HTML Entity | ↬ | |
| HTML Code | ↬ | |
| CSS | \21AC | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8620 | |
| Decimal | 8620 |
How to type Rightwards Arrow With Loop Symbol (↬)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8620 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 21AC then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 21AC. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 21ac, 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 Rightwards Arrow With Loop symbol mean?
↬ (Unicode U+21AC, “RIGHTWARDS ARROW WITH LOOP”) is a right-pointing arrow that includes a loop, visually combining forward direction with a sense of repetition, return, or continued cycling. In plain usage, it can communicate processes that keep going, actions that repeat, or a pathway that loops while still progressing to the right. Unlike generic arrows, the loop makes the “repeat/continue” aspect more explicit, which can be useful for workflow steps, state transitions, retry indicators, or diagram annotations. The character does not have a single universal, culturally fixed meaning; its interpretation depends on context and design intent.
What is the Unicode name of ↬?
The Unicode name is “RIGHTWARDS ARROW WITH LOOP”.
What is the Unicode code point for ↬?
Its code point is U+21AC.
How can I copy ↬ into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity ↬.
How do I use ↬ in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \21AC. JavaScript escape: \u{21AC}.