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Left Arrow

U+2190

The left arrow points from right to left and typically signals going back, a previous step, or reverse direction.

Copy & encode

Character
Unicode codepoint
U+2190
HTML named entity
←
HTML decimal entity
←
HTML hex entity
←
CSS escape
\2190
JavaScript escape
\u2190

Meaning and usage

Left arrows appear in back buttons, carousels, pagination, and diagrams that show a return path or a reversed process. It pairs naturally with the right arrow to show back and forward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the HTML code for a left arrow?
Use ← or ← inside your HTML, or paste the ← character directly.
Is there a keyboard shortcut for the left arrow symbol?
On Windows you can use the character map or an HTML entity; there is no universal keyboard shortcut, so copying the symbol is the fastest method.