Leftwards Squiggle Arrow ⇜

⇜ (U+21DC) 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 Squiggle 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: LEFTWARDS SQUIGGLE ARROW (code point U+21DC) sits in the Arrows block of the Unicode standard and uses the Common script. The symbol is a graphic arrow form that signals movement or choice along a path. It is part of the character set used by many systems and fonts. In practical use, this arrow helps users understand direction in screens, documents, and other interfaces. The name and code point help people reference the symbol in design work, documentation, and accessibility notes. Arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. This simple shape communicates a backward sense or a step back in a sequence when included with other controls. Designers choose arrows like this to convey options, steps, or pathway suggestions without words. When a user sees it, they recognize a visual cue for navigation or action. The long tail and curved body give a distinct visual rhythm that sets it apart from plain straight arrows. Overall, the symbol is a compact, widely understood indicator of direction within the Arrows block.

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