Clockwise Closed Circle Arrow ⥁

⥁ (U+2941) 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: Clockwise 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: CLOCKWISE CLOSED CIRCLE ARROW (U+2941) is a symbol used to show circular motion or forward movement. In the Unicode block Supplemental Arrows-B, it fits with other arrows that indicate direction. This character appears in texts, diagrams, and interfaces to signal a turn or a loop. The name in English helps readers identify its meaning during design and writing. In practical use, designers place this arrow to indicate steps that move clockwise, such as rotating items or continuing a process in a circular path. It helps readers understand flow and sequence in instructions, checklists, or user interfaces. The usage atom notes that arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. The symbol is chosen when a circular motion is meant, not a simple linear step. Its design supports quick recognition and works across many fonts, sizes, and platforms. Overall, it serves as a concise cue for movement, repetition, or progression in text and visuals, without adding extra graphics or clutter.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2941 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.