Leftwards Arrow with Tail with Vertical Stroke ⬹

⬹ (U+2B39) 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 with Tail with Vertical Stroke 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: The character U+2B39, named LEFTWARDS ARROW WITH TAIL WITH VERTICAL STROKE, is part of the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block in the Common script. It is used to show a leftward direction and a distinctive tail with a vertical stroke. In history and practice, arrows help users find their way. They appear in interfaces, documents, and forms to indicate back navigation, previous steps, or directional choices. The specific symbol carries a visual cue that points left, helping users move to earlier content or return to a prior screen. This usage aligns with general patterns for directional indicators across digital and print media. In resource packs and character sets, designers choose such symbols to support quick recognition and consistent behavior. When text is translated or adapted, the arrow often remains a simple, recognizable icon that does not rely on language. The entry here notes its existence and function, rather than any platform-specific behavior. Overall, arrows like this one support clarity and flow in navigation tasks by conveying direction at a glance.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2B39 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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