U+291B "⤛" Leftwards Double Arrow-Tail Unicode Character
Unicode Version 18.0
Source: Browser Default
U+291B "⤛" Leftwards Double Arrow-Tail is a typographic symbol classified in the Arrows block, specifically designed to depict a leftward pointing arrow that features a double shaft and a tail on its origin end. Its distinctive double arrowhead indicates greater emphasis or strength in the leftward direction compared to a standard single arrow, while the tail at the starting point suggests a source or anchor from which the movement originates. This character is primarily used in mathematical notation, logic, and technical diagrams to represent functions, mappings, or processes that require explicit bidirectional or offset visual cues, offering clarity in complex systems where directional intent must be unambiguous.
General Properties
Code Point
U+291B
Name
Leftwards Double Arrow-Tail
Encodings
HTML Decimal Encoding
⤛
HTML Hex Encoding
⤛
UTF-8 Encoding
0xE2 0xA4 0x9B
UTF-16 Encoding
0x291B
UTF-32 Encoding
0x0000291B
C/C++/Java Escape
\u291b
Unicode Properties
Numeric Value
NaN
Script Extensions
Common