U+219C "" Leftwards Wave Arrow Unicode Character

Unicode Version 18.0

Source: Noto Sans Math Source: Browser Default

U+219C "" Leftwards Wave Arrow is a typographical symbol that represents an arrow pointing to the left with a wavy or squiggly shaft, distinguishing it from a standard straight arrow. It belongs to the Arrows block within Unicode, which contains various directional symbols used for navigation, notation in mathematics, and diagrammatic representations. This character can be employed in contexts where a leftward movement or flow is implied but with a sense of oscillation, indecision, or indirectness, such as in informal notes, technical diagrams, or digital communication. Its unique visual form helps convey concepts like reversibility, fluctuation, or a softer directional cue compared to the more rigid straight arrow.

General Properties

Code Point
U+219C
Name
Leftwards Wave Arrow
Unicode 1.0 Name
Left Wave Arrow

Encodings

HTML Decimal Encoding
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HTML Hex Encoding
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UTF-8 Encoding
0xE2 0x86 0x9C
UTF-16 Encoding
0x219C
UTF-32 Encoding
0x0000219C
C/C++/Java Escape
\u219c