Leftwards Triangle-Headed Arrow ⭠

⭠ (U+2B60) 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 Triangle-Headed 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: LEFTWARDS TRIANGLE-HEADED ARROW is the symbol in question. It belongs to the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block and is used in Common script. The name in English is LEFTWARDS TRIANGLE-HEADED ARROW. In text and diagrams, it acts as a directional indicator. Arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. Designers use it to point left or to show back movement, backward compatibility, or return actions. In user interfaces, it can mark the previous item, a back button, or a step that goes to a prior stage. In documents, it helps readers scan flows or sequences and to link ideas across panels. The triangle head suggests a forward push in the opposite orientation. Some fonts render it with a triangular tip and a straight shaft, helping it stand out on crowded screens. When used in instructional materials, it guides readers toward earlier sections or options. The symbol is part of the Common script and is used across contexts where clear leftward direction matters.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2B60 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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