White Square With Leftwards Tick Symbol
⟤ (white square with leftwards tick) is a simple marker often used as a direction or status-like symbol.
U+27E4
⟤ is a math-category symbol named “WHITE SQUARE WITH LEFTWARDS TICK.” It can act as a compact visual marker, especially in technical or design contexts. Use it when you want a clean ticked square that points left.
White Square With Leftwards Tick Symbol Meaning
⟤ (WHITE SQUARE WITH LEFTWARDS TICK) is a single Unicode character, typically used as a visual indicator rather than a word. The “tick” shape implies confirmation, checking, or a directional cue, while the square makes the mark feel more structured and UI-like. In practice, people use it to decorate lists, steps, diagrams, or labels where a neutral symbol is preferable to a full checkmark or arrow. Because it’s a standalone glyph, it’s also handy for compact status markers in interfaces, documentation, or typography, especially when you want consistent spacing and a minimal look.
Common uses
- •Use as a compact check/status marker in documentation or changelogs
- •Include in UI prototypes for left-pointing selection or state indicators
- •Decorate step-by-step instructions where a leftward cue is useful
- •Add to diagrams, flowcharts, or annotations that indicate a “go back” or “prior” relation
- •Use as a typographic bullet or accent in lists and headings
Examples
⟤ White Square with Leftwards Tick
- ⟤Update applied ⟤ in section 2
- ⟤Step 1: Review inputs ⟤, then proceed
- ⟤Selection set to previous item ⟤
- ⟤Note: When offline, use the cached page ⟤
- ⟤Completed: checklist item marked ⟤
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+27E4 | |
| HTML Entity | ⟤ | |
| HTML Code | ⟤ | |
| CSS | \27E4 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10212 | |
| Decimal | 10212 |
How to type White Square With Leftwards Tick Symbol (⟤)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10212 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 27E4 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 27E4. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 27e4, 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 Square With Leftwards Tick symbol mean?
⟤ (WHITE SQUARE WITH LEFTWARDS TICK) is a single Unicode character, typically used as a visual indicator rather than a word. The “tick” shape implies confirmation, checking, or a directional cue, while the square makes the mark feel more structured and UI-like. In practice, people use it to decorate lists, steps, diagrams, or labels where a neutral symbol is preferable to a full checkmark or arrow. Because it’s a standalone glyph, it’s also handy for compact status markers in interfaces, documentation, or typography, especially when you want consistent spacing and a minimal look.
What is the Unicode name of ⟤?
Its Unicode name is “WHITE SQUARE WITH LEFTWARDS TICK.”
What are the Unicode details for ⟤?
The code point is U+27E4. The HTML entity is ⟤ and the CSS escape is \\27E4.
How can I copy ⟤ into HTML?
You can copy the character directly (⟤) or use the HTML entity: ⟤.
Is ⟤ a math symbol only?
It is categorized as “Math,” but it’s commonly used as a neutral visual marker in UI, documentation, and typography as well.