Leftwards Triple Arrow ⇚

⇚ (U+21DA) 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 Triple Arrow 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 symbol LEFTWARDS TRIPLE ARROW, code point U+21DA, is part of the Arrows block. It appears as three arrows pointing left in a single glyph. This design communicates a strong sense of backward movement or backward navigation. In many texts, it marks a return to a previous step, a rewind action, or a backward link. The history of arrow marks includes simple arrows and multi‑point forms; triple arrows emerged to emphasize direction and movement. The character is used in contexts that require clear, compact guidance without extra words. It helps users understand navigation options quickly. In user interfaces, it often signals going back, undoing an action, or revisiting earlier content. In documents, it can indicate continuation to a prior section or step. The provided usage note states that arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. This aligns with how the symbol is read: as a bold prompt to move left or return to what came before. For designers, it offers a compact cue that fits small spaces and complex layouts.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+21DA 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.

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