Top Arc Clockwise Arrow with Minus ⤼

⤼ (U+293C) 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 Clockwise Arrow with Minus 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 TOP ARC CLOCKWISE ARROW WITH MINUS is a symbol in the Unicode set. It is part of the Supplemental Arrows-B block and has the code point U+293C. In use, arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. This helps users follow paths, choices, and movements in layouts. Common math symbols indicate operations or comparisons in formulas and user interfaces. The symbol can appear where a reversed or modified direction is needed in diagrams or controls. In interfaces, it can mark a step, a backward action, or a negated direction. In documents and diagrams, similar arrows help show flow and sequence. The history of arrow signs reflects their role in logic and math, where symbols express relation and action. This symbol fits into that larger family of arrow shapes used across fields. It is a small but recognizable sign that can guide users without extra text. In simple terms, it communicates a directional change with a minus or negation in a compact form.

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