North West Triangle-Headed Arrow ⭦

⭦ (U+2B66) 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: North West 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: The NORTH WEST TRIANGLE-HEADED ARROW is a symbol in the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block, with codepoint U+2B66. Its name in English is NORTH WEST TRIANGLE-HEADED ARROW. It belongs to the Common script. In use, this arrow points to the north and west corner, forming a directional cue. It is seen in diagrams, maps, and UI elements where a direction or path needs to be shown. Designers use the triangle head to make the tip stand out. The arrow helps users quickly understand a route or flow. In documents, it can mark movement from one area to another or indicate a change in steps. The symbol supports clear visual guidance without text. It complements other directional arrows by signaling a diagonal or corner turn. Over time, it has become a standard option in fonts and icon sets for indicating direction. Its simplicity makes it easy to recognize on screens and in print. Overall, it serves as a compact and practical indicator of direction in various contexts.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2B66 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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