Leftwards Two-Headed Arrow with Tail with Double Vertical Stroke ⬽

⬽ (U+2B3D) 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 Two-Headed 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 LEFTWARDS TWO-HEADED ARROW WITH TAIL WITH DOUBLE VERTICAL STROKE is a symbol in the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block. Its script is listed as Common. This character is identified by the codepoint U+2B3D. Usage notes say arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. In practice, this specific arrow can signal back or bidirectional movement, or a choice that points in two leftward directions. It helps users read flow or navigate lists, menus, or diagrams that require a leftward emphasis. The symbol appears in contexts where a clear leftward option or path is needed, especially when multiple directions are shown. Designers may use it to contrast with rightward or two-way arrows to convey a distinct meaning. As a common symbol, it is part of standard symbol sets used across platforms and documents. The usage is straightforward: it marks direction, signals navigation, and supports clarity in complex layouts. Overall, it serves as a compact cue for leftward movement within text and interfaces.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2B3D 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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