Leftwards Arrow With Vertical Stroke
Copy and paste the leftwards arrow with vertical stroke symbol ⇷ (U+21F7) instantly. Part of the Arrows Unicode block.
Works everywhere: websites, documents, social media, code editors
Character Codes
About This Symbol
- Name
- Leftwards Arrow With Vertical Stroke
- Unicode Block
- Arrows
- Code Point
- U+21F7
The Leftwards Arrow With Vertical Stroke (⇷) is a Unicode character assigned to the Arrows block at code point U+21F7. This block contains characters used across a variety of applications including technical documentation, web development, mathematical notation, and everyday digital communication. The leftwards arrow with vertical stroke symbol can be inserted directly into text or referenced through its HTML entity, CSS code, or JavaScript escape sequence for use in websites and applications.
How to Use
- 1.Click "Copy Symbol" above to copy ⇷ to your clipboard
- 2.Paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V (or Cmd+V on Mac)
- 3.Or use the HTML entity
⇷in your code - 4.For CSS, use
\21F7with the content property
Understanding Leftwards Arrow With Vertical Stroke
The leftwards arrow with vertical stroke character (⇷) was introduced in Unicode to provide a standardized way to represent this specific glyph across all platforms and devices. Encoded at position U+21F7, it sits within the Arrows range and carries a distinct semantic meaning that differentiates it from visually similar characters.
The hexadecimal value 21F7 places this character at decimal position 8695 in the Unicode table. When embedding this character in source code, developers can choose between the HTML numeric reference ⇷, the CSS escape \21F7, or the JavaScript literal \u{21F7}. Each method guarantees correct rendering regardless of the file encoding.
Known by its descriptive name referencing "leftwards arrow," this character serves a specific role that generic symbols cannot fill. It appears in specialized typography, technical standards, and digital content where precision in symbol choice directly affects meaning or layout.
About Arrows
Arrow symbols serve as the universal language of direction and flow. From simple left-right pointers to elaborate double-headed and curved variants, these characters guide users through interfaces, illustrate logical relationships in flowcharts, and express mathematical mappings between sets. UI designers rely on arrows for navigation breadcrumbs, dropdown indicators, and carousel controls, while mathematicians use them to denote convergence, limits, and morphisms in category theory.
The earliest directional indicators appeared on typewriters as simple hyphens paired with angle brackets. When IBM developed its original PC character set in the 1980s, four cardinal arrows were among the first graphic characters included. Unicode dramatically expanded the repertoire, encoding arrows from dozens of technical and mathematical traditions. The Supplemental Arrows blocks, added in Unicode 3.2 and later, brought in long arrows, double-barbed variants, and arrows with special tails demanded by logicians and engineers working with formal proof systems.
Common Uses
- •Navigation elements in web and mobile interfaces
- •Flowchart and diagram connectors
- •Mathematical notation for functions, limits, and implications
- •Indicating scrolling direction or expandable content
- •Wayfinding signage and instructional graphics
Technical Notes: Arrow characters occupy several Unicode blocks because different disciplines require distinct visual semantics. A rightwards arrow (U+2192) differs from a rightwards double arrow (U+21D2) not just visually but in meaning — the former typically represents a function mapping while the latter represents logical implication. Font support varies significantly for supplemental arrow blocks, so fallback strategies are essential when rendering these in cross-platform applications.
Cultural Context: Arrows transcend linguistic barriers more effectively than almost any other symbol class. Road signs worldwide use arrow shapes that predate Unicode by centuries. In East Asian typography, arrows often carry additional connotations — a circular arrow in Japanese contexts can signify recycling or repetition, while in Western contexts the same glyph more commonly indicates a refresh or undo action.