Anticlockwise Gapped Circle Arrow ⟲

⟲ (U+27F2) 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: Anticlockwise Gapped Circle Arrow is part of the Symbols family (block: Supplemental Arrows-A). 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 character ANTICLOCKWISE GAPPED CIRCLE ARROW (U+27F2) sits in the Supplemental Arrows-A block and is part of the Common script. It is a symbol used in diagrams and user interfaces to show a turn or reverse motion. The glyph depicts an anticlockwise circular path with a small gap. It helps users understand looping actions or back navigation in some contexts. The name and codepoint help identify it in fonts, data files, and technical references. In practice, it is used to convey rotation, steps, or a reverse direction. Arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+27F2 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.