U+2B05 "⬅" Leftwards Black Arrow Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
⬅
U+2B05 "⬅" Leftwards Black Arrow is a graphic symbol representing a bold, solid arrow pointing to the left, used widely in digital interfaces, text, and signage to indicate direction, movement, or a return to a previous state. As part of the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block, it provides a clear, unicode based alternative to image icons for navigation, often appearing in computer menus, web links, or written instructions. Its black filled design ensures high contrast and visibility, making it effective for both visual and textual communication across platforms.
General Properties
| Code Point | U+2B05 |
| Version Added | 4.0 |
| Name | Leftwards Black Arrow |
| Block | Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows |
| General Category | Other Symbol |
| Canonical Combining Class | Not Reordered |
| Bidirectional Class | Other Neutral |
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding | ⬅ |
| HTML Hex Encoding | ⬅ |
| UTF-8 Encoding | 0xE2 0xAC 0x85 |
| UTF-16 Encoding | 0x2B05 |
| UTF-32 Encoding | 0x00002B05 |
| C/C++/Java Escape | \u2b05 |