Three Leftwards Arrows ⬱

⬱ (U+2B31) 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: Three Leftwards Arrows is part of the Symbols family (block: Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: THREE LEFTWARDS ARROWS (U+2B31) is a character in the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block with the Common script. In history, symbols like this were added to provide compact direction notation. Arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. Designers use them to show back, left, or multiple steps in a sequence. In text and diagrams, they guide readers through menus, forms, and simple schematics. The symbol is part of a Unicode set that aims to render consistently across platforms and fonts. In modern documents, it appears in lists, captions, and small icons where space is limited. Its usage supports quick visual cues for movement and flow, helping users understand interfaces at a glance. This character can be included in headings or labels where clear direction matters, without relying on language changes. As part of a broad family of arrows, it complements other arrows to convey steps, priorities, and navigation paths. The overall purpose is to aid readability and interaction in digital text and printed materials alike.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2B31 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.