Leftwards Double Dash Arrow ⤌

⤌ (U+290C) 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 Double Dash Arrow is part of the Symbols family (block: Supplemental Arrows-B). 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 DOUBLE DASH ARROW is a symbol used to show backward movement or a return path in text and diagrams. It is part of the set of arrows that indicate direction. In practice, arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. This helps readers move through steps, menus, or lists with clarity. The symbol can appear in keyboards, fonts, and typographic styles that support extended characters, and it often serves a visual cue without taking extra space. In addition, punctuation marks structure text and convey tone; usage conventions differ by style and locale. For writers and designers, the choice to use this arrow depends on the context and the audience. It can signal reversals, undo actions, or a backward reference in guides and help files. The history of such symbols shows how icons evolved to support quick comprehension. Overall, this symbol functions as a compact, directional cue and contributes to readable, navigable text when used consistently and with intent.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+290C 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.