U+21DC "⇜" Leftwards Squiggle Arrow Unicode Character
Unicode Version 18.0
Source: Browser Default
U+21DC "⇜" Leftwards Squiggle Arrow is a typographic symbol classified under the Arrows block, representing a line that curves or wiggles as it points to the left. It is often used in mathematical notation, logic, or diagrammatic contexts to indicate a non-linear, indirect, or alternating directional flow or relationship, distinguishing itself from standard straight arrows by suggesting a less direct or more playful path. While less common than its rightward counterpart or solid arrows, it serves as a useful visual shorthand in technical writing, interface design, or informal communication to denote backward movement through a series of twists or adjustments.
General Properties
Code Point
U+21DC
Name
Leftwards Squiggle Arrow
Unicode 1.0 Name
Left Squiggle Arrow
Encodings
HTML Decimal Encoding
⇜
HTML Hex Encoding
⇜
UTF-8 Encoding
0xE2 0x87 0x9C
UTF-16 Encoding
0x21DC
UTF-32 Encoding
0x000021DC
C/C++/Java Escape
\u21dc
Unicode Properties
Numeric Value
NaN
Script Extensions
Common