Previous Page Symbol
⎗ represents “previous page” navigation in interfaces and documents.
U+2397
The symbol ⎗ is commonly used to indicate going to the previous page. It’s an interface-friendly character for pagination and navigation labels. You can copy it directly or use the provided Unicode code point in code.
Previous Page Symbol Meaning
⎗ (Unicode U+2397, named “PREVIOUS PAGE”) is a technical symbol used to represent “previous page” navigation. In digital interfaces, it typically appears next to a “Previous” label or as an icon in pagination controls, helping users move backward through pages, results, or sections. Because it’s a single Unicode character, it can be used in plain text, documentation, buttons, and accessible UI strings without relying on images or icon fonts. It’s also handy for writers and designers who want a lightweight, text-based navigation indicator.
Common uses
- •Pagination controls in web and mobile interfaces (e.g., “Previous” page buttons)
- •Documentation navigation cues in manuals, help systems, or wikis
- •Search result browsing indicators in text-based UIs or terminals
- •Labels for multi-step flows where the user goes back to the prior step
- •Accessible UI text where an icon needs a consistent character fallback
Examples
⎗ Previous Page Symbol
- ⎗Press ⎗ to go to the previous page.
- ⎗Use ⎗ Previous Page to review earlier results.
- ⎗⎗ Back to the previous section.
- ⎗Navigate: ⎗ Prev | Next →
- ⎗Chapter list: ⎗ Previous Page
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2397 | |
| HTML Entity | ⎗ | |
| HTML Code | ⎗ | |
| CSS | \2397 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9111 | |
| Decimal | 9111 |
How to type Previous Page Symbol (⎗)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9111 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2397 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2397. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2397, 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 ⎗ mean?
⎗ is the “Previous Page” symbol (Unicode U+2397), typically used to indicate going back to an earlier page in navigation or pagination.
How do I copy ⎗ into my project?
You can copy the character directly as ⎗, or use its Unicode values like U+2397 / ⎗ / \\2397 depending on your environment.
Is ⎗ suitable for UI buttons and accessible labels?
Yes. It’s a single Unicode character, so it works well in text labels, help text, and accessible control strings without requiring images.
What is the Unicode code point for ⎗?
The Unicode code point is U+2397.