Apl Functional Symbol Quad Leftwards Arrow ⍇

⍇ (U+2347) 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: Apl Functional Symbol Quad Leftwards Arrow is part of the Symbols family (block: Miscellaneous Technical). 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 history and use of the APL FUNCTIONAL SYMBOL QUAD LEFTWARDS ARROW is tied to its role as a technical symbol in the Miscellaneous Technical block. Its codepoint is U+2347, and its formal name is APL FUNCTIONAL SYMBOL QUAD LEFTWARDS ARROW. In environments that present a range of technical symbols, this glyph stands for a directional cue. In practice, such arrows help users navigate by showing a leftward path or action. The provided usage note says that arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. This aligns with how designers use arrows to guide movement, show steps, or indicate back actions. The symbol is rendered in contexts that support technical symbols and is part of a broader set used for specialized notations. Users may encounter it in software, guides, or engineering materials where precise directional indicators are needed. The arrow contributes to clarity by offering a clear, compact mark for a leftward action. As a result, the symbol remains a practical tool in lists, diagrams, and UI elements that require quick, unambiguous direction cues.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2347 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.

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