Left-to-right Override Symbol
Left-to-Right Override (U+202D) forces subsequent text to display left-to-right.
U+202D
The Left-to-Right Override character is a Unicode formatting mark. It influences how nearby text is displayed, especially when mixed with right-to-left scripts.
Left-to-right Override Symbol Meaning
Left-to-Right Override (U+202D) is a Unicode control character used to force the text that follows to be laid out left-to-right. It’s commonly helpful when you have mixed content—such as numbers, Latin words, or code—inside otherwise right-to-left text. Like other directional formatting marks, its effect is typically limited to the surrounding text until it’s counteracted by a corresponding opposite direction mark. Use it carefully: in long strings, it may affect more content than intended. When you need a brief override for a specific segment, place the character immediately before that segment.
Common uses
- •Keeping email addresses and URLs readable inside right-to-left sentences
- •Showing Latin product names or tags correctly when adjacent to right-to-left text
- •Ensuring numbers (like dates or IDs) appear left-to-right in mixed-direction messages
- •Improving display of code snippets or technical terms embedded in right-to-left content
- •Forcing left-to-right order for specific phrases in user-generated text
Examples
Left-to-Right Override (U+202D)
- שלום username test
- Arabic text 12345 end
- مرحبا http://example.com now
- التاريخ: 2026-04-29 مثال
- Right-to-left sentence with code(); properly shown
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+202D | |
| HTML Entity | ‭ | |
| HTML Code | ‭ | |
| CSS | \202D | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8237 | |
| Decimal | 8237 |
How to type Left-to-right Override Symbol ()
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8237 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 202D then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 202D. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 202d, 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 Left-to-Right Override character do?
It forces the following text to be rendered left-to-right, which helps when mixing left-to-right content with right-to-left text.
How do I copy this character correctly?
Copy the symbol directly () or use one of the provided representations like the HTML entity (‭) or escapes (\\202D, \\u{202D}).
Will it affect the entire page or only a portion?
Its effect is generally limited to the surrounding text near where it’s placed, but it can influence more than intended if you insert it too early or into long strings.
When should I use it instead of just typing normally?
Use it when mixed-direction text is displaying in an unexpected order—such as URLs, usernames, or code appearing jumbled inside right-to-left sentences.