Superset Above Leftwards Arrow ⥻

⥻ (U+297B) 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: Superset 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: History & usage The character SUPERSET ABOVE LEFTWARDS ARROW is a symbol in the Unicode block Supplemental Arrows-B. It is a leftward arrow with an extra mark above it. The symbol is part of a family of arrows used to show direction in text. In practice, it appears in documents and diagrams where a leftward cue is needed. It helps readers follow a flow or indicate a relation between items. Arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. This general idea supports how the symbol is used in fonts and typesetting. Some writers use it when they need a specialized arrow that differs from a simple leftward arrow. The choice of this particular arrow depends on the design and the available characters in the font. In modern usage, the symbol is often seen in technical texts, charts, and educational materials where precise directional cues are helpful. Overall, it serves as a clear, compact marker for leftward navigation or relation in written and visual content.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+297B 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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