Less-Than Above Leftwards Arrow ⥶

⥶ (U+2976) 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: Less-Than Above Leftwards 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 LESS-THAN ABOVE LEFTWARDS ARROW (U+2976) is a symbol in the Supplemental Arrows-B block. It combines an arrow that points left and upwards with a less-than sign. This shape helps show a direction or a flow that moves back. In interfaces, arrows guide readers to previous steps or backward navigation. In documents, the symbol can mark a choice that reduces a value or leads to a prior item. The character is used alongside other arrows and symbols in lists and diagrams. It is part of the set that supports clear visual cues for movement and comparisons. When designers create menus, forms, or charts, this arrow helps users understand where to go next or what option is earlier. The usage notes say arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents, and common math symbols indicate operations or comparisons in formulas and user interfaces. This makes the symbol versatile for both technical and visual tasks.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2976 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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