Clockwise Top Semicircle Arrow ↷

↷ (U+21B7) 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: Clockwise 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 CLOCKWISE TOP SEMICIRCLE ARROW symbol has the code point U+21B7. It belongs to the Arrows block in the Common script. In plain use, this arrow shows a clockwise motion or progression. It signals movement, rotation, or a step forward in a sequence. It appears in user interfaces, diagrams, and flowcharts to guide readers. Designers use it to indicate continuing or returning to a previous step when appropriate. The symbol helps clarify navigation cues without words. It works with other arrows and shapes to map processes. Its simple curve makes it easy to recognize at small sizes. People rely on it to imply an action that moves forward in a cyclical way. In many contexts, it can suggest retrying an action or refreshing a view. Because it is part of the standard set of arrows, it can be reused across platforms and documents. The goal is clear direction with minimal text, helping users stay oriented as they read or interact with content.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+21B7 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.