U+1F804 "🠄" Leftwards Arrow with Medium Triangle Arrowhead Unicode Character

Unicode Version 18.0

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Source: Noto Sans Symbols 2 Source: Browser Default

U+1F804 "🠄" Leftwards Arrow with Medium Triangle Arrowhead is a typographic symbol found in the Supplementary Arrows-B block, designed to represent a directional pointer with a medium-sized, triangular head that distinguishes it from standard arrows. It serves as a visual cue for movement or direction to the left, often used in diagrams, user interfaces, or technical documentation where a more prominent or distinct arrowhead is needed than what a basic arrow provides. Unlike regular arrows, this glyph features a balanced, medium triangle shape rather than a thin or filled barb, offering a stylistic alternative for emphasis without the aggression of a heavy arrow. Its inclusion in Unicode ensures consistent rendering across digital platforms, allowing designers and writers to incorporate it into text when precise directional guidance is required.

General Properties

Code Point
U+1F804
Name
Leftwards Arrow with Medium Triangle Arrowhead

Encodings

HTML Decimal Encoding
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HTML Hex Encoding
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UTF-8 Encoding
0xF0 0x9F 0xA0 0x84
UTF-16 Encoding
0xD83E 0xDC04
UTF-32 Encoding
0x0001F804
C/C++/Java Escape
\ud83e\udc04