Black Leftwards Bullet Symbol
⁌ is the black leftwards bullet symbol used to suggest direction or emphasis in text and typography.
U+204C
The symbol ⁌ is called the black leftwards bullet (U+204C). It’s a punctuation character you can copy directly or insert using its code point. This page shows common uses, examples, and reliable copy/paste forms.
Black Leftwards Bullet Symbol Meaning
⁌ (U+204C) is a punctuation symbol often used as a compact marker that points left. In writing and layout, it can function like a directional bullet to indicate “move back,” “previous,” or “leftward” emphasis without using an arrow. Designers may include it in typographic systems, labels, or UI text where a heavier, subtle marker is preferred over an outline arrow. Because it’s part of the Unicode punctuation range, it’s typically handled similarly to other symbol punctuation in fonts and editors. Use it when you want a small left-facing cue that still reads clearly at text size.
Common uses
- •Labeling previous steps in a workflow (“Step 1” preceded by ⁌ as a left marker)
- •Indicating leftward direction in UI helper text or documentation
- •Creating compact lists or callouts where a bullet should point left
- •Annotating maps, diagrams, or schematics in plain text or captions
- •Styling editorial or typographic notes to add emphasis without arrows
Examples
⁌ Black Leftwards Bullet
- ⁌⁌ Back to the previous section
- ⁌Use ⁌ to mark items that go leftward
- ⁌⁌ Previous step
- ⁌Legend: ⁌ indicates direction toward the left
- ⁌Apply ⁌ as a typographic bullet
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+204C | |
| HTML Entity | ⁌ | |
| HTML Code | ⁌ | |
| CSS | \204C |
FAQ
What does the Black Leftwards Bullet symbol mean?
⁌ (U+204C) is a punctuation symbol often used as a compact marker that points left. In writing and layout, it can function like a directional bullet to indicate “move back,” “previous,” or “leftward” emphasis without using an arrow. Designers may include it in typographic systems, labels, or UI text where a heavier, subtle marker is preferred over an outline arrow. Because it’s part of the Unicode punctuation range, it’s typically handled similarly to other symbol punctuation in fonts and editors. Use it when you want a small left-facing cue that still reads clearly at text size.
What is the Unicode code point for ⁌?
The symbol ⁌ is U+204C (BLACK LEFTWARDS BULLET).
How do I type ⁌ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ⁌.
How can I insert ⁌ in CSS?
You can use the CSS escape form \\204C.
How can I include ⁌ in JavaScript?
Use the Unicode escape: \\u{204C}.