Top Arc Anticlockwise Arrow ⤺

⤺ (U+293A) 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: Top Arc Anticlockwise 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 character TOP ARC ANTICLOCKWISE ARROW belongs to the Supplemental Arrows-B block and has the codepoint U+293A. It is a common symbol in texts and diagrams. Its shape shows a curved arrow turning counterclockwise at the top. In practice, users see it as a cue for reversing direction or returning to a starting point. In documents and interfaces, arrows like this one help readers grasp flow and order. The symbol is listed with the Common script tag, which means it can appear in writing systems that use many languages. The usage note here highlights a simple function: indicate a change in direction, a loop, or a backward move. Designers place such arrows near back buttons, undo actions, or circular menus. The goal is quick recognition without extra words. When people encounter the symbol, they expect movement that goes back or reverses. This makes it useful in navigation bars, tutorials, and help sections. Overall, the TOP ARC ANTICLOCKWISE ARROW provides a concise visual cue for reversal, return, or reentry in a wide range of digital and print materials.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+293A 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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