Upwards Arrow with Tip Leftwards ↰

↰ (U+21B0) 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: Upwards Arrow with Tip Leftwards 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: The character U+21B0, known as UPWARDS ARROW WITH TIP LEFTWARDS, belongs to the Arrows block in the Common script. It is a graphical symbol used to show a combined direction and a leftward tip. The symbol helps readers understand how to move or adjust a feature on a screen or in a document. Its design blends an upward direction with a leftward point, signaling a twofold cue in one mark. In practical use, it appears in icons, diagrams, and navigation guides. Its purpose is to quickly convey action without words. The symbol is part of the many arrow shapes that populate interfaces and printed materials. Arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. This usage helps users interpret layouts, menus, and controls with minimal effort. Over time, such symbols have become a standard shorthand in digital and print environments. In quick cues, it remains a compact, recognizable sign that aids efficient guidance for users. The symbol fits into many contexts where clear directional signaling is needed.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+21B0 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.