Black Left-pointing Pointer Symbol
A black left-pointing pointer used to indicate going back or moving left.
U+25C4
◄ is a black left-pointing pointer character commonly used as a directional cue. It’s useful for UI navigation, diagrams, and text labels where you want to signal “back” or “left.” You can copy it directly or use its standard code point in web code.
Black Left-pointing Pointer Symbol Meaning
◄ (BLACK LEFT-POINTING POINTER, U+25C4) is a directional glyph that visually points to the left. In everyday digital interfaces, it often represents “previous,” “back,” or “move left,” especially in navigation controls, step indicators, and carousel buttons. In plain text and documents, it can also clarify direction in instructions, diagrams, or timelines (e.g., showing where to look or how to read). Because it is a single, compact symbol, designers and writers use it to add meaning without extra words.
Common uses
- •Previous/Back buttons in text-based UI or documentation
- •Carousel and slider navigation labels (e.g., “previous”)
- •Diagrams, arrows, and callouts that indicate movement to the left
- •Step-by-step instructions to point readers backward or leftward
- •Navigation hints in chat messages, menus, and signage text
Examples
◄ Black Left-Pointing Pointer
- ◄Use ◄ to go to the previous page.
- ◄Click ◄ to return to the last step.
- ◄Select ◄ to move left on the map.
- ◄Timeline: read ◄ then continue right.
- ◄Tip: ◄ brings you back to earlier results.
Variations
Ready to copy
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+25C4 | |
| HTML Entity | ◄ | |
| HTML Code | ◄ | |
| CSS | \25C4 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9668 | |
| Decimal | 9668 |
How to type Black Left-pointing Pointer Symbol (◄)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9668 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 25C4 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 25C4. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 25c4, 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 Black Left-pointing Pointer symbol mean?
◄ (BLACK LEFT-POINTING POINTER, U+25C4) is a directional glyph that visually points to the left. In everyday digital interfaces, it often represents “previous,” “back,” or “move left,” especially in navigation controls, step indicators, and carousel buttons. In plain text and documents, it can also clarify direction in instructions, diagrams, or timelines (e.g., showing where to look or how to read). Because it is a single, compact symbol, designers and writers use it to add meaning without extra words.
What Unicode character is ◄?
◄ is BLACK LEFT-POINTING POINTER with Unicode code point U+25C4.
How can I copy ◄ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ◄.
What is the CSS escape for ◄?
The CSS escape is: \\25C4.
What is the JavaScript escape for ◄?
The JavaScript escape is: \\u{25C4}.