Top Arc Anticlockwise Arrow with Plus ⤽

⤽ (U+293D) 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 with Plus 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 WITH PLUS has codepoint U+293D. It belongs to the Supplemental Arrows-B block. It is used as a symbol that combines an arc arrow with a plus sign. In text, it can show a direction with an added action or option. The symbol can appear in diagrams or user interfaces to hint at an action like adding or expanding in a navigation context. Arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. This helps users understand flow, steps, or choices at a glance. The symbol also fits with common math symbols that indicate operations or comparisons in formulas or UI elements. It signals that a new element can be added or that a path is available with an extra option. Writers and designers may place it near buttons, menus, or charts when they want to convey both movement and addition. Overall, this symbol serves as a directional cue with an action signal in both technical and visual contexts.

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