White Left-pointing Pointer Symbol
◅ is the white left-pointing pointer symbol (U+25C5) often used as a left navigation or “previous” indicator.
U+25C5
◅ is a geometric, left-pointing pointer character commonly used to suggest movement to the left. It’s useful in interfaces, text labels, and UI mockups where you want a clear “previous” cue.
White Left-pointing Pointer Symbol Meaning
◅ (Unicode name: WHITE LEFT-POINTING POINTER, U+25C5) is a left-directed arrow/pointer character. In everyday usage, it’s most often seen as a “previous” or “go back” indicator—similar to a back arrow but presented as a lighter, minimalist pointer. Because it’s a single symbol character, it’s convenient for inline text, status messages, and compact labels where you want direction without adding extra words. Designers also use it as a decorative navigational element in menus, slide controls, and reading tools.
Common uses
- •Previous/Back indicators in text-based menus and buttons
- •Annotating directions in documentation (e.g., “move ◅ to go back”)
- •Reading or slideshow controls in chat, terminals, and prototypes
- •UI mockups and wireframes where small directional icons are needed
- •Signage-style labels or tooltips that show leftward navigation
Examples
◅ White Left-Pointing Pointer
- ◅Press ◅ to go back to the previous page.
- ◅Use ◅ in the header to return to the last section.
- ◅Step 1: review ◅, then proceed to the next item.
- ◅In this mode, ◅ indicates “previous track.”
- ◅Navigate: ◅ ← Back, → Next.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+25C5 | |
| HTML Entity | ◅ | |
| HTML Code | ◅ | |
| CSS | \25C5 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9669 | |
| Decimal | 9669 |
How to type White Left-pointing Pointer Symbol (◅)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9669 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 25C5 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 25C5. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 25c5, 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 White Left-pointing Pointer symbol mean?
◅ (Unicode name: WHITE LEFT-POINTING POINTER, U+25C5) is a left-directed arrow/pointer character. In everyday usage, it’s most often seen as a “previous” or “go back” indicator—similar to a back arrow but presented as a lighter, minimalist pointer. Because it’s a single symbol character, it’s convenient for inline text, status messages, and compact labels where you want direction without adding extra words. Designers also use it as a decorative navigational element in menus, slide controls, and reading tools.
What is the Unicode for ◅?
◅ is U+25C5, named “WHITE LEFT-POINTING POINTER.”
How do I copy ◅ into HTML?
You can paste the character directly, or use the HTML entity: ◅.
Is ◅ the same as a normal left arrow?
It functions similarly in many UI contexts (left/previous), but it’s a specific Unicode symbol with its own glyph and codepoint.
What’s the CSS escape for ◅?
The CSS escape is \\25C5.