Anticlockwise Top Semicircle Arrow ↶

↶ (U+21B6) 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: Anticlockwise Top Semicircle Arrow 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 is named ANTICLOCKWISE TOP SEMICIRCLE ARROW. Its codepoint_hex is 21B6 and codepoint_u is U+21B6. It belongs to the Arrows block and uses the Common script. This symbol shows an arc at the top of a circle moving anticlockwise. It is designed to convey rotation or circular motion in a direction. In practice, the symbol is used to indicate a backward or reverse action in a visual layout. It can appear in menus, diagrams, and documentation where a counterclockwise motion helps explain a process. The accompanying description notes its role as an arrow that points to a direction. Arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. When designers choose this glyph, they intend to communicate a reverse move or a loop in a workflow. The symbol fits with other arrows that guide users through steps or settings. It remains a compact and recognizable mark for indicating movement without text. Overall, this arrow supports clarity by showing a clear, intuitive direction in various digital and print materials.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+21B6 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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