Ribbon Arrow Up Left ⮲

⮲ (U+2BB2) 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: Ribbon Arrow Up Left 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 Ribbon Arrow Up Left has the code point U+2BB2. It belongs to the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block and uses the Common script. In history and usage, arrows are used as symbols that show direction. They also act as cues for navigation. The usage note for this character is that arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. This helps users understand where to go or what to do next in a layout or page. The symbol can appear alongside other arrows to guide movement or indicate a backward or diagonal path. Because it is a general arrow sign, it fits many contexts that require a directional indicator without tying to a specific platform. The emphasis on direction makes it a flexible element in icons and symbols. In practice, designers rely on such arrows to suggest flow, order, or progression. The character’s simple form supports quick recognition across languages and devices.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2BB2 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.