Leftwards Arrow to Black Diamond ⤝

⤝ (U+291D) 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 to Black Diamond 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: LEFTWARDS ARROW TO BLACK DIAMOND is the Unicode symbol U+291D in the Supplemental Arrows-B block. It shows a leftward arrow that ends in a black diamond. The symbol has a defined name in Unicode data and is used in some text layouts and documents where a distinct end or transition point is shown on the left side. In computing, such symbols help mark steps, flows, or directional cues. The character is part of a set that includes other arrows and shapes used for diagrams and navigation. In practice, people see it in forms or diagrams that guide viewers through a sequence from left to right or to indicate a reverse direction. The available usage notes describe arrows as commonly indicating direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. This helps designers and readers understand movement through content or processes. The symbol is counted in the standard character collections and can appear in plain text, diagrams, and instructional materials where a left turn or end is implied. In most cases, it serves a visual cue rather than a verb or command.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+291D 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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