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U+2B41 · Reverse Tilde Operator Above Leftwards Arrow · Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows · Common

Reverse Tilde Operator Above Leftwards Arrow ⭁

(U+2B41) 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: Reverse Tilde Operator Above Leftwards 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: REVERSE TILDE OPERATOR ABOVE LEFTWARDS ARROW is a symbol in the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block. Its codepoint is U+2B41. It appears in the Common script, so it is used in many fonts and systems. In practice, arrows like this one signal direction and movement. They guide users through interfaces and in documents. The design helps show where to go or what action to take next. This symbol blends a tilde style mark with a leftward arrow, creating a compact cue. It does not rely on a single standard meaning, but it commonly marks backward steps or reversed flow in diagrams. When designers include it, they aim for quick recognition without long explanations. Readers see it and understand a path or option is available. The symbol is one of many arrows used to aid navigation and layout. It works across devices and platforms because it is part of the shared symbol set for text and graphics.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2B41 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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Technical details
  • Codepoint: U+2B41
  • General Category: Sm
  • Age: 5.1
  • Bidi Class: ON
  • Block: Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows
  • Script: Common
  • UTF-8: E2 AD 81
  • UTF-16: 2B41
  • UTF-32: 00002B41
  • HTML dec: ⭁
  • HTML hex: ⭁
  • JS escape: \u2B41
  • Python \N{}: \N{REVERSE TILDE OPERATOR ABOVE LEFTWARDS ARROW}
  • Python \u: \u2B41
  • Python \U: \U00002B41
  • URL-encoded: %E2%AD%81
  • CSS escape: \2B41
How to type / insert

Fast copy: click the Copy button near the top of this page.

By codepoint: in many editors and IDEs, you can insert via the Unicode code U+2B41 or a built‑in character picker.

HTML: use the numeric entity ⭁ (hex) or ⭁ (decimal) when an HTML entity is needed.

Compatibility & troubleshooting

Font support: if the symbol does not render, the current font likely lacks this codepoint. Choose a font with broad Unicode coverage or allow a fallback font.

Web pages: ensure your CSS font stack includes a general fallback; avoid relying on images for common symbols to preserve accessibility and copyability.