Bottom Arc Anticlockwise Arrow ⤻

⤻ (U+293B) 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: Bottom 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 symbol BOTTOM ARC ANTICLOCKWISE ARROW is encoded as U+293B in the Unicode standard. It belongs to the Supplemental Arrows-B block and uses the Common script. The name describes its shape: a curved arrow turning in a counterclockwise direction along a bottom arc. In many fonts it looks like a short arc with an arrowhead at one end. The code point is listed as 293B in hexadecimal form. Its origin is in the family of directional arrows used for navigation and flow cues. In practice, editors and interfaces may use it to show a backward or reverse action along a curved path. It is part of a large set of arrows designed for diagrams, charts, and UI indicators. The provided usage note says arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. This helps users understand how to move through content or options. The symbol is simple and recognizable, especially when placed near related controls. It does not carry meaning beyond its directional cue unless a specific context assigns it. In that context it serves as a compact visual signal to reverse or loop actions.

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