Leftwards Arrow with Small Triangle Arrowhead 🠀

🠀 (U+1F800) is a standard Unicode character that you can copy and paste anywhere text is accepted. This page provides a concise reference with safe tips, internal links, and practical guidance so you can use it reliably across apps and platforms.

What it is and where it’s used: Leftwards Arrow with Small Triangle Arrowhead is part of the Symbols family (block: Supplemental Arrows-C). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: LEFTWARDS ARROW WITH SMALL TRIANGLE ARROWHEAD depicts a directional arrow. Use cases include indicating back or previous steps in software and websites. It can mark navigation targets in diagrams to show flow toward earlier items. In documents, it helps point readers toward prior sections or references. The symbol supports clear cues in interfaces, lists, and forms where users need quick orientation. It works well in print and digital formats when space is tight and the meaning must be instantly grasped. For accessibility, describe it as a leftward arrow with a small triangle arrowhead to aid screen readers. It should render consistently across platforms and be visible with sufficient contrast for readers with low vision.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+1F800 in many development tools or editors. Some operating systems provide a character viewer or input palette that lets you search by name or code and insert the glyph into documents.

Display and fallback: if you see an empty box (tofu) or a placeholder rectangle, the active font might not include this codepoint. Switching to a font with broader Unicode coverage or using a fallback font usually fixes the issue. On the web, ensure the page’s font stack includes a general‑purpose fallback.

Related references: browse the Categories for similar characters. When choosing a symbol, prefer the official codepoint for semantic clarity and better compatibility with search, copy, and accessibility tooling.

See our category page for related symbols.