Leftwards Two-Headed Arrow with Triangle Arrowheads ⯬

⯬ (U+2BEC) 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 Two-Headed Arrow with Triangle Arrowheads 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 TWO-HEADED ARROW WITH TRIANGLE ARROWHEADS is a symbol used in the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block. It shows two arrow tips facing left and a triangle head. The symbol marks a direction or return path. In practice, it helps point to options, steps, or parts of a diagram that lead backward. It can appear in interfaces where users navigate to previous sections. The design gives a clear cue while staying compact on the page. This arrow is part of a broader set of signs that guide movement in text and graphics. It works beside other arrows to indicate routes or choices. In documents, readers follow the arrows to trace a flow or to revisit a prior item. The character is used when a simple, visual cue is needed without words. It supports quick understanding in multilingual contexts. Overall, the symbol communicates direction and backward movement in a concise form. Its two-headed nature emphasizes two possible backward paths or a return to a prior state, depending on the layout.

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