U+2B3E "⬾" Leftwards Arrow Through X Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
⬾
U+2B3E "⬾" Leftwards Arrow Through X is a graphic symbol classified under the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block, depicting a leftward pointing arrow with a bold X superimposed across its shaft. It is commonly used in technical notation, mapping, and user interface design to represent negation, cancellation, or an action that blocks or prohibits leftward movement or direction. The symbol's design combines the conventional arrow form with a clear crossing element, making it visually distinct for conveying a veto or stop signal in diagrams and digital contexts.
General Properties
| Code Point | U+2B3E |
| Version Added | 5.1 |
| Name | Leftwards Arrow Through X |
| Block | Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows |
| General Category | Math Symbol |
| Canonical Combining Class | Not Reordered |
| Bidirectional Class | Other Neutral |
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding | ⬾ |
| HTML Hex Encoding | ⬾ |
| UTF-8 Encoding | 0xE2 0xAC 0xBE |
| UTF-16 Encoding | 0x2B3E |
| UTF-32 Encoding | 0x00002B3E |
| C/C++/Java Escape | \u2b3e |
Unicode Properties
| NFC Quick Check | Yes |
| NFD Quick Check | Yes |
| NFKC Quick Check | Yes |
| NFKD Quick Check | Yes |
| Numeric Type | None |
| Numeric Value | NaN |
| Line Break | Alphabetic |
| Script | Common |
| Script Extensions | Common |
| Indic Syllabic Category | Other |
| Pattern Syntax | Yes |
| Math | Yes |
| Vertical Orientation | Rotated |
| Grapheme Base | Yes |
| Grapheme Cluster Break | Other |
| Word Break | Other |
| Sentence Break | Other |