Leftwards Arrow with Tail with Double Vertical Stroke ⬺

⬺ (U+2B3A) 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 Double 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 symbol, named LEFTWARDS ARROW WITH TAIL WITH DOUBLE VERTICAL STROKE, is encoded as codepoint U+2B3A. It belongs to the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block and uses the Common script. In history and use, arrows like this one help show direction and navigation cues. They appear in documents and interfaces to guide readers through a sequence or to point back to a previous item. This specific arrow combines a tail and a double vertical stroke, which can signal a reinforced or distinctive leftward direction. In practical use, designers place such arrows to indicate backward steps, return actions, or reverse navigation. The symbol is part of a broad set intended for simple, universal signaling across languages. It shares the goal of other arrows: to convey movement quickly without words. When people see it, they often interpret it as a prompt to move left or to undo an action. If a UI uses multiple symbols, this one can stand out due to its extra line feature. Overall, it supports clear, quick direction in text and graphics.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2B3A 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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