Leftwards Arrow with Large Triangle Arrowhead 🠈

🠈 (U+1F808) 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 Arrow with Large Triangle Arrowhead is part of the Symbols family (block: Supplemental Arrows-C). 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 depicts LEFTWARDS ARROW WITH LARGE TRIANGLE ARROWHEAD. It is used to show direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. Use it in a back button to return to a previous screen. Use it in step lists to mark a backwards step. Use it in diagrams and maps to indicate a leftward path. The symbol helps users understand flow and movement. On different platforms, ensure it renders clearly with adequate size and contrast so screen readers and users with low vision can perceive it.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+1F808 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.