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.

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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