Leftwards Arrow with Stroke ↚

↚ (U+219A) 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 Stroke is part of the Symbols family (block: Arrows). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: The LEFTWARDS ARROW WITH STROKE (U+219A) is a symbol in the Arrows block. It combines a leftward arrow with a horizontal stroke. It is used to show direction while signaling a stop or a need to avoid something. In history, similar arrows appeared in early print and simple digital interfaces. Today, designers use it to indicate a return, backward navigation, or a constraint without claiming full approval. The symbol helps users understand actions like going back or undoing a step. Its compact form fits label strings and button captions on small screens. In documentation, it may mark backward references or a retrace option. Arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. For designers exploring visual options, see the arrows category and check the confusables to compare similar glyphs and avoid confusion. Copyglyph users can review related tools in the tools to locate this character quickly. This helps ensure clear, consistent use across apps and help pages.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+219A 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.

Related confusable: view similar characters.