Leftwards Quadruple Arrow ⭅
⭅ (U+2B45) 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 Quadruple Arrow 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 is the LEFTWARDS QUADRUPLE ARROW. It has the code point U+2B45 and belongs to the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block. It is part of the Common script. In text and symbols, this arrow points left and uses four arrowheads. This helps show a strong or multiple steps of backward movement. The symbol is listed as a character in the set of miscellaneous arrows. It is designed to indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. This usage aligns with how arrows are used to guide readers and users. The arrow can appear on controls, diagrams, or menus where a longer or reinforced leftward direction is needed. It is useful when a simple single-arrow is not enough to convey a backward or reverse action. In digital content, it can help users understand how to go back or review a previous step. Overall, the LEFTWARDS QUADRUPLE ARROW serves as a clear leftward indicator for navigation and directional cues in various contexts.
Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2B45 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.
Technical details
- Codepoint:
U+2B45 - General Category:
So - Age:
5.1 - Bidi Class:
ON - Block:
Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows - Script:
Common - UTF-8:
E2 AD 85 - UTF-16:
2B45 - UTF-32:
00002B45 - HTML dec:
⭅ - HTML hex:
⭅ - JS escape:
\u2B45 - Python \N{}:
\N{LEFTWARDS QUADRUPLE ARROW} - Python \u:
\u2B45 - Python \U:
\U00002B45 - URL-encoded:
%E2%AD%85 - CSS escape:
\2B45
How to type / insert
Fast copy: click the Copy button near the top of this page.
By codepoint: in many editors and IDEs, you can insert via the Unicode code U+2B45 or a built‑in character picker.
HTML: use the numeric entity ⭅ (hex) or ⭅ (decimal) when an HTML entity is needed.
Compatibility & troubleshooting
Font support: if the symbol does not render, the current font likely lacks this codepoint. Choose a font with broad Unicode coverage or allow a fallback font.
Web pages: ensure your CSS font stack includes a general fallback; avoid relying on images for common symbols to preserve accessibility and copyability.