Top Arc Anticlockwise Arrow Symbol
⤺ is a top arc anticlockwise arrow symbol used to indicate a counterclockwise direction along an arc.
U+293A
⤺ (top arc anticlockwise arrow) is an arrow glyph designed to suggest motion or flow that curves counterclockwise. It’s commonly used in interfaces, diagrams, and text-based iconography when a curved leftward arc direction is needed. You can copy it directly or use the provided codepoint escapes in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Top Arc Anticlockwise Arrow Symbol Meaning
The symbol ⤺ represents a counterclockwise arrow on a top arc. Visually, it’s meant to communicate direction “around” or along a curved path, especially from a higher/upper position with an anticlockwise (counterclockwise) orientation. Because it’s an arrow rather than a full diagram, it’s typically used to label actions like turning, rotating, or navigating along an arc. In practical design contexts, it can indicate how something should be moved or how a flow should proceed when the path is not straight. Use it where you need a clear, compact directional cue that reads well in text.
Common uses
- •Labeling UI actions that rotate or turn counterclockwise along a curved path
- •Annotating diagrams that show motion around a circular or arc-shaped route
- •Indicating navigation direction in process flows or workflow steps
- •Signaling “turn left” behavior in curved track or path instructions
- •Adding directional punctuation in instruction text where space is limited
Examples
⤺ Top Arc Anticlockwise Arrow Symbol
- ⤺Rotate the component ⤺ to set the correct orientation.
- ⤺Follow the path ⤺ to continue along the curved route.
- ⤺Use the next step ⤺ to navigate counterclockwise around the arc.
- ⤺Adjust the dial ⤺ until the marker aligns.
- ⤺Turn ⤺ to return to the previous segment.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+293A | |
| HTML Entity | ⤺ | |
| HTML Code | ⤺ | |
| CSS | \293A |
FAQ
What does ⤺ mean?
⤺ is a top arc anticlockwise arrow, typically used to indicate counterclockwise direction along a curved (arc) path.
How can I copy ⤺?
You can copy the character directly from this page. It’s also available via its Unicode codepoint U+293A for reliable text handling.
How do I use ⤺ in HTML?
Use the provided HTML entity: ⤺.
How do I use ⤺ in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\293A. JavaScript escape: \\u{293A}.