Leftwards Triangle-Headed Arrow with Long Tip Upwards ⮤

⮤ (U+2BA4) 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 Triangle-Headed Arrow with Long Tip Upwards 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: LEFTWARDS TRIANGLE-HEADED ARROW WITH LONG TIP UPWARDS is a symbol in the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block. Its official codepoint is U+2BA4, and it belongs to the Common script. The character features a triangle head that points left, with a long tip directed upwards. In history, symbols like this one were created to express navigation and direction in compact form. Today, designers and technical writers use such arrows to show flow, back guidance, or page movement. The usage_atoms state that arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. This simple shape helps users scan layouts, menus, and controls. In practice, it appears in user guides, diagrams, and menu systems where a leftward cue suggests returning to a previous screen or step. The design remains easy to recognize across fonts and platforms. As a Unicode symbol, it can be included in text and interfaces without relying on images. Its clear geometry supports quick comprehension, especially when space is limited. Overall, the symbol serves practical navigation roles in a wide range of documents and digital interfaces.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2BA4 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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