Leftwards Arrow Through X ⬾

⬾ (U+2B3E) 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 Arrow Through X 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 symbol LEFTWARDS ARROW THROUGH X has the code point U+2B3E. It is listed as part of the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block and uses the Common script. In simple terms, this character is an arrow that points left and passes through an X. Designers and typists use such arrows to show direction or to mark a path in a diagram. In interfaces and documents, arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues. The name highlights its shape: a leftward arrow that goes through an X. Historians describe its use in emblem and symbol sets as a way to express crossing or negation beside a direction. In modern text, people insert this glyph to convey a specific kind of instruction or constraint. Because it appears in standard symbol blocks, it can be rendered in many fonts and platforms. Truth is, users rely on consistent arrows in UI guides and manuals to reduce confusion. This symbol remains a compact way to show a modified direction, a crossed route, or a distinctive marker in lists and diagrams.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2B3E 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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