Leftwards Triple Dash Arrow ⤎

⤎ (U+290E) 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 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 symbol LEFTWARDS TRIPLE DASH ARROW (code point U+290E) is a visual mark used in text and diagrams. It belongs to the Supplemental Arrows-B block and is part of the Common script. In documents, such arrows help show backward or reverse motion and can guide navigation in layouts. This character is rarely a main letter; it serves as a directional cue. Arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. Punctuation marks structure text and convey tone; usage conventions differ by style and locale. When designers choose symbols like this arrow, they consider readability and cultural fit. The behavior of the character depends on the font and rendering system, which can change how the symbol looks in different environments. Users often compare it with other arrow forms to pick the one that matches their document style. Caution is helpful when combining it with other marks, to keep meaning clear. In practice, this arrow supports concise cues rather than long phrases. It is useful in diagrams, step lists, and navigation guides where space is limited.

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