Anticlockwise Triangle-Headed Top U-Shaped Arrow ⮏

⮏ (U+2B8F) 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 Top 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 ANTICLOCKWISE TRIANGLE-HEADED TOP U-SHAPED ARROW has the code point U+2B8F and hex 2B8F. It sits in the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block, in the Common script. The name describes its shape: an arrow that turns anticlockwise with a triangle head and a top U-shaped bend. In plain terms, it functions as a directional symbol. Arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. This helps users see where to move or how to return to a previous screen or step. In design and typography, such arrows are used alongside other symbols to reinforce movement and flow. The symbol is part of a broad set of icons that users recognize for quick guidance. It does not assume a specific action by itself, but it signals motion or backward movement when paired with controls or labels. Accessibility and clarity matter, so designers place it where its meaning is easy to scan. When users encounter this arrow, they expect a backward or reverse option. In practice, it follows common conventions for navigation cues across platforms and documents.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2B8F 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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