Long Leftwards Squiggle Arrow ⬳

⬳ (U+2B33) 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: Long Leftwards Squiggle Arrow is part of the Symbols family (block: Miscellaneous Symbols and 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 LONG LEFTWARDS SQUIGGLE ARROW has the code point U+2B33 in the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block. In text, it appears as a curved line that starts to the right and curves toward the left with a wavy stroke. It is a symbol used to show direction, usually pointing left, and it can imply movement or a goal to return or go back. In user interfaces, such arrows guide navigation and indicate backward steps or previous sections. In documents, they serve as visual cues to reverse flow or to review earlier content. The name helps designers and readers identify the symbol quickly. Its shape combines a squiggle with an arrow head, making it distinct from straight arrows. When used, it should appear clearly against the page background so its direction is easy to read. This symbol does not change meaning across languages, but readers may interpret the squiggle as a flexible or informal cue for backward action. Overall, it supports quick visual navigation in text and interfaces.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2B33 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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