Anticlockwise Closed Circle Arrow ⥀

⥀ (U+2940) 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: Anticlockwise Closed Circle 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 ANTICLOCKWISE CLOSED CIRCLE ARROW is a symbol from the Unicode block Supplemental Arrows-B. Its design shows a circular arrow turning counterclockwise, a standard cue for reversing or returning actions in some layouts. This arrow is part of a set used for navigation and flow in documents and interfaces. In practical use, it signals back, undo, or reverse motion in menus, toolbars, and forms. The symbol is used when a simple, universal cue is needed without text. It helps users understand steps they can take to review previous content or options. Designers place it near back buttons, history links, or reset actions to guide interaction. Because it is a common visual language, people from different regions recognize its meaning. The character belongs to the Common script and appears with other arrows in the same area of the character set. Its history is tied to the growth of symbolic icons for digital interfaces. In daily work, it supports quick navigation and reduces the need for extra words in instructions.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2940 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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