U+21E6 "⇦" Leftwards White Arrow Unicode Character
Unicode Version 18.0
Source: Browser Default
U+21E6 "⇦" Leftwards White Arrow is a typographic symbol that belongs to the Arrows block, specifically classified as a mathematical arrow. It is typically rendered as a hollow or outline arrow pointing to the left, and its primary uses include denoting a logical or directional shift in mathematical notation, user interface designs for navigation or back commands, and occasionally in plain text as a visual cue for leftward movement or backtracking. Unlike its solid counterpart, the white arrow often conveys a softer or less aggressive indication, which makes it suitable for instructional or stylistic contexts where a filled arrow might seem too heavy.
General Properties
Code Point
U+21E6
Name
Leftwards White Arrow
Unicode 1.0 Name
White Left Arrow
Encodings
HTML Decimal Encoding
⇦
HTML Hex Encoding
⇦
UTF-8 Encoding
0xE2 0x87 0xA6
UTF-16 Encoding
0x21E6
UTF-32 Encoding
0x000021E6
C/C++/Java Escape
\u21e6
Unicode Properties
Numeric Value
NaN
Script Extensions
Common