Leftwards Arrow Through Less-Than ⥷

⥷ (U+2977) 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: Leftwards Arrow Through Less-Than 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: LEFTWARDS ARROW THROUGH LESS-THAN is a symbol in the Supplemental Arrows-B block and in the Common script set. Arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. Common math symbols indicate operations or comparisons in formulas and user interfaces. This arrow blends a leftward path with a less-than relation, used to signal a move to the left while showing a kept connection to a nearby comparison. It helps convey flow or order changes in compact text. In user interfaces, the symbol can mark a backward step, a reversal, or a leftward navigation cue in menus or diagrams. In math and technical writing, it can serve as a specialized relation or transition between concepts. The combination supports clear, concise messaging when space is limited or when many symbols are shown together. For accessibility, pair it with text labels or a description to ensure readers grasp the intended direction and relation. This symbol belongs to the Supplemental Arrows-B block and is part of the Common script. Its use strengthens diagrams, formulas, and interfaces by adding a precise leftward signal with a relation.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2977 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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