Leftwards Arrow Above Reverse Tilde Operator ⭋

⭋ (U+2B4B) 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 Above Reverse Tilde Operator 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 is called LEFTWARDS ARROW ABOVE REVERSE TILDE OPERATOR and it has the codepoint U+2B4B in the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block. In plain terms, it looks like a leftward arrow placed above a reversed tilde mark. The character is used in common text and interfaces as a directional cue. Its main use is to show direction or navigation, guiding readers or users through layouts and documents. In practice, designers place such arrows next to menus, buttons, and links to suggest how to move or go back. The idea is to provide a quick visual hint without words. This makes it helpful in international or multilingual contexts where text may be short. The symbol is part of everyday symbol sets in software and digital documents. It helps users see flow and intent, not to decorate text. While it may not appear on every keyboard, it remains a recognizable option in character palettes and symbol lists.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2B4B 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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