U+1F838 "🠸" Leftwards Squared Arrow Unicode Character

Unicode Version 18.0

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Source: Noto Sans Symbols 2 Source: Browser Default

U+1F838 "🠸" Leftwards Squared Arrow is a specialized typographic symbol belonging to the Supplemental Arrows-C block, designed to represent a directional indicator contained within a squared outline. Its primary use is in technical documentation, diagrams, or user interface mappings where a clear, geometric leftward arrow is needed to signify navigation, movement, or a return to a previous state within a structured layout, such as in flowcharts or menu systems. Unlike simpler arrow glyphs, the squared enclosure helps distinguish it as a distinct control or function icon, avoiding confusion with standard text arrows.

Encodings

HTML Decimal Encoding
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HTML Hex Encoding
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UTF-8 Encoding
0xF0 0x9F 0xA0 0xB8
UTF-16 Encoding
0xD83E 0xDC38
UTF-32 Encoding
0x0001F838
C/C++/Java Escape
\ud83e\udc38