Up Barb Left Down Barb Left Harpoon Symbol
⥑ is an arrow glyph with barb and harpoon-style direction marks, used to indicate leftward motion or linkage.
U+2951
⥑ is a specialized arrow character with a detailed “barb” and “harpoon” look. It’s useful when you want more than a simple left arrow. Below you’ll find practical ways to copy and use it across web and text tools.
Up Barb Left Down Barb Left Harpoon Symbol Meaning
⥑ (U+2951) is an arrow symbol named “UP BARB LEFT DOWN BARB LEFT HARPOON”. The most common practical interpretation is directional movement and/or a linked path that visually steps through “up” then “down,” both oriented to the left, with a pointed harpoon-like end. Because of its specific glyph design, it’s often chosen for diagramming, UI iconography, or typographic notation where a plain arrow (like ←) would look too minimal. In documents, it can also act as a decorative separator or emphasis mark in technical or schematic text.
Common uses
- •Diagrams: label a leftward step or connection between stages
- •User interfaces: use as a distinctive navigation or flow indicator
- •Technical writing: denote a specific type of directed linkage in plain text
- •Math/CS-style notes: represent a left-oriented transition or mapping step
- •Design accents: add a compact, arrow-like symbol in headings or callouts
Examples
⥑ Up Barb Left Down Barb Left Harpoon
- ⥑Input ⥑ Output
- ⥑Step 1 ⥑ Step 2
- ⥑Flow: ↑ ↓ (left) ⥑
- ⥑Route A ⥑ Route B
- ⥑Move left ⥑ continue
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2951 | |
| HTML Entity | ⥑ | |
| HTML Code | ⥑ | |
| CSS | \2951 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10577 | |
| Decimal | 10577 |
How to type Up Barb Left Down Barb Left Harpoon Symbol (⥑)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10577 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2951 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2951. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2951, 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 Up Barb Left Down Barb Left Harpoon symbol mean?
⥑ (U+2951) is an arrow symbol named “UP BARB LEFT DOWN BARB LEFT HARPOON”. The most common practical interpretation is directional movement and/or a linked path that visually steps through “up” then “down,” both oriented to the left, with a pointed harpoon-like end. Because of its specific glyph design, it’s often chosen for diagramming, UI iconography, or typographic notation where a plain arrow (like ←) would look too minimal. In documents, it can also act as a decorative separator or emphasis mark in technical or schematic text.
What is the Unicode code point for ⥑?
⥑ has the Unicode code point U+2951.
How can I copy ⥑ for use on a website?
You can copy the character directly, or use the HTML entity ⥑.
What escape sequences can I use in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS: \\2951. JavaScript: \\u{2951}.
Is ⥑ just a left arrow?
It’s a left-oriented arrow glyph with additional barb/harpoon styling, which makes it more specific than a basic ←.