Leftwards Triangle-Headed Arrow with Long Tip Downwards ⮦

⮦ (U+2BA6) 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 with Long Tip Downwards 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 a leftwards triangle-headed arrow with a long tip downwards. It belongs to the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block in Unicode and is identified by codepoint U+2BA6. The arrow shows direction and movement in graphics and text. Its triangle head points left, while the long tip extends downward, which helps it fit in tight layouts. In practice, it appears in diagrams, charts, and guides where a clear leftward direction is needed. It serves as a pointer in simple navigation cues and flow lines. In documents and interfaces, arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues, guiding the reader through steps or choices. The design is simple and bold, making it easy to spot in a page or screen. This helps users quickly interpret sequences, options, or routes without reading extra words. As a general symbol, it complements other directional marks and can be used alongside arrows pointing in other directions. Overall, the character provides a compact, legible way to convey leftward movement in a variety of visual contexts.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2BA6 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.