Anticlockwise Triangle-Headed Right U-Shaped Arrow ⮌

⮌ (U+2B8C) 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: Anticlockwise Triangle-Headed Right U-Shaped 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 U+2B8C is the ANTICLOCKWISE TRIANGLE-HEADED RIGHT U-SHAPED ARROW from the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block. It appears as a curved line with a triangle head that points counterclockwise and to the right. Designers use it to show a path that turns or redirects quickly. The symbol can indicate a reversed or alternative direction in diagrams and guides. Its shape helps draw attention to a change in flow without using text. This codepoint is part of the common set used in many interfaces. Its visual cue works in maps, charts, and menus. The character is easy to recognize at small sizes and remains legible when the page scales. Arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. This helps users understand where to go next. In practice, the symbol supports quick comprehension and a clean layout. It is one option among many arrows that guide readers through content with minimal words.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2B8C 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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