Rightwards Arrow with Loop ↬

↬ (U+21AC) 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: Rightwards Arrow with Loop is part of the Symbols family (block: 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: RIGHTWARDS ARROW WITH LOOP (U+21AC) is a symbol in the Arrows block and uses the Common script. It is part of the set of characters that convey motion or direction. In many texts, punctuation, and diagrams, arrows help readers understand flow and steps. Arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. This character can appear in user interfaces, forms, and documents to point users toward a next action or indicate looping behavior. Its design combines a rightward arrow with a looping element that suggests repetition or returning to an earlier point. While its exact use may vary, the general idea is to guide readers and users, signaling where to look next or how a process continues. The symbol relies on simple visual cues that are easy to scan, even in dense layouts. As part of the Arrows block, it fits alongside other directional marks that help structure information. In encoding terms, it is listed by its codepoint and name, making it identifiable across fonts and platforms.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+21AC 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.