Leftwards Black Arrow Symbol
A bold arrow pointing to the left, used to indicate direction, navigation, and backwards actions.
U+2B05
⬅ is the Leftwards Black Arrow symbol. It’s commonly used in UI text, signage-style directions, and informal writing to show moving left or going back. You can copy it directly or use its HTML/CSS/JS code points.
Leftwards Black Arrow Symbol Meaning
The ⬅ symbol is a left-pointing arrow, visually signaling movement or direction toward the left. In everyday contexts, it’s often used to indicate “back” (e.g., return to the previous page or undo an action) or to guide a reader’s attention to something on the left side of a layout. In menus and controls, a left arrow helps represent navigation to the previous step. As a map or diagram-style mark, it can denote the route or flow going left. Because it’s a black arrow, it typically reads clearly in both simple text messages and interface labels.
Common uses
- •Back/previous navigation in messages and app labels
- •Directional cues in instructions (e.g., “turn ⬅” or “move ⬅”)
- •Highlighting or referring to an element on the left side of a layout
- •Undo/backtrack indicators in buttons and keyboard hints
- •Map or diagram annotations showing flow toward the left
Examples
⬅ Leftwards Black Arrow
- ⬅Go back ⬅ to review the previous entry.
- ⬅Turn ⬅ at the intersection to reach the park.
- ⬅Use the left arrow key ⬅ to navigate backward.
- ⬅Details are on the left ⬅—scroll to see them.
- ⬅To undo, select the back action ⬅.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2B05 | |
| HTML Entity | ⬅ | |
| HTML Code | ⬅ | |
| CSS | \2B05 |
FAQ
What does the Leftwards Black Arrow symbol mean?
The ⬅ symbol is a left-pointing arrow, visually signaling movement or direction toward the left. In everyday contexts, it’s often used to indicate “back” (e.g., return to the previous page or undo an action) or to guide a reader’s attention to something on the left side of a layout. In menus and controls, a left arrow helps represent navigation to the previous step. As a map or diagram-style mark, it can denote the route or flow going left. Because it’s a black arrow, it typically reads clearly in both simple text messages and interface labels.
What is the Unicode for ⬅?
⬅ is Unicode U+2B05 (LEFTWARDS BLACK ARROW).
How can I copy ⬅ into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ⬅.
How do I include ⬅ in CSS?
Use the CSS escape code: \\2B05.
How do I include ⬅ in JavaScript?
Use the JavaScript Unicode escape: \\u{2B05}.