Modifier Letter Low Left Arrow ˿

˿ (U+2FF) 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: Modifier Letter Low Left Arrow is part of the Symbols family (block: Spacing Modifier Letters). 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 MODIFIER LETTER LOW LEFT ARROW, code point U+2FF, is a character in the Spacing Modifier Letters block and uses the Common script. It is a modifier letter that can be used in text to adjust meaning or emphasis without adding a separate symbol. In many fonts, it looks like a small leftward arrow that sits close to the baseline. The character is designed for use in various writing systems and in multilingual documents. It is not a standalone punctuation mark but a symbol that modifies the surrounding text. Its purpose is to help indicate direction in a compact form, especially where space is limited. When used, it can show a slight leftward direction without breaking the line. Its simple shape makes it easy to recognize in dense text. The symbol supports clear communication in diagrams, notes, and technical writing. Arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. This usage helps readers quickly understand flow and orientation in a page or screen. Overall, it serves as a small, practical addition to a writer’s toolkit for indicating movement and direction.

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