Left Arrow Symbol Copy and Paste
Press the Copy button beside ←, then paste it with Ctrl+V on Windows, Command+V on Mac, or the Paste command on mobile.
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- 1Copy
Press the button to copy ←.
- 2Place the cursor
Open the message, document, form, or profile where you need it.
- 3Paste
Use Ctrl+V, Command+V, or the mobile Paste command.
What Is the Left Arrow Symbol?
← is U+2190 LEFTWARDS ARROW. It indicates leftward direction, movement, return, or a relation defined by context.
Navigation
Direction labels
Mathematical mappings
Instructional text
Related forms
Left Arrow Symbol Variants and Related Forms
Rightwards arrow
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Two-way direction
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How to Type the Left Arrow Symbol
Choose your device or app to insert the left arrow symbol without copying it from another page.
Left Arrow Symbol on Windows
In Microsoft Word, type 2190 and press Alt+X. In other Windows apps, use Character Map or copy ← from this page.
Left Arrow Symbol on Mac
Open Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space and search for the first character name, or copy ← from this page.
Left Arrow Symbol on iPhone and iPad
Tap the copy button for ←, then paste it into the target app. Save it as a text replacement for repeated use.
Left Arrow Symbol on Android
Tap the copy button for ←, then paste it into the target app. Save it as a text replacement for repeated use.
Left Arrow Symbol on Chromebook
On ChromeOS with Unicode input enabled, press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 2190, then press Enter; otherwise copy ←.
Left Arrow Symbol on Microsoft Word
Type 2190, then press Alt+X to convert the code to ←.
Left Arrow Symbol on Google Docs
Use Insert > Special characters and search by the Unicode name, or paste ← from this page.
Left Arrow Symbol Unicode and HTML Codes
Use these values when you need the left arrow symbol in HTML, CSS, source code, or a character reference.
U+2190
LEFTWARDS ARROW
←
←
2190
How to Use and Format the Left Arrow Symbol
Format ← according to the specific role defined for Left Arrow Symbol. ← is U+2190 LEFTWARDS ARROW. It indicates leftward direction, movement, return, or a relation defined by context. The encoded form is U+2190; preserve the full sequence, capitalization, combining marks, subscripts, superscripts, unit letters, and operators exactly as shown. For left arrow symbol, placement and spacing should follow the mathematical, scientific, currency, editorial, musical, or interface convention described on this page.
This page covers the basic left arrow ←. Back buttons, assignment operators, and reaction arrows may need labels or domain-specific notation. When left arrow symbol communicates an action, quantity, relation, category, warning, or status, include nearby readable wording and an accessible name. Test left arrow symbol in the actual website, document, font, export format, and assistive-technology workflow rather than accepting a merely similar glyph.
Label interactive arrow controls
Use the arrow direction appropriate to the interface language
Define specialized mathematical meanings
Keep ← distinct from a hyphen and less-than sign
Preserve the exact encoded form U+2190 when publishing left arrow symbol.
Use UTF-8 text or complete numeric references for ← rather than a visual lookalike.
Test left arrow symbol rendering, copying, search, and accessibility in the final application.
Left Arrow Symbol Examples
← BackMove left ←A ← BPrevious ←Accessible name: BackUnicode sequence for Left Arrow Symbol: U+2190HTML decimal: ←HTML hexadecimal: ←CSS escapes: 2190Accessible text label: Left Arrow Symbol
Common Left Arrow Symbol Mistakes
- Using ← as an unlabeled back button
- Confusing ← with <
- Assuming left always means previous in every layout
- Using a glyph that reverses unexpectedly in exported content
- Replacing left arrow symbol with a lookalike without checking U+2190.
- Assuming ← has identical metrics or artwork in every font and platform.
- Converting ← to an image when selectable text is more appropriate.
- Using ← as the only accessible name of an interactive control.
Intent differentiation
Left Arrow Symbol intent boundary
This page covers the basic left arrow ←. Back buttons, assignment operators, and reaction arrows may need labels or domain-specific notation.
Context note
Left Arrow Symbol context note
A left arrow in navigation normally communicates back, previous, return, or movement toward the left edge, while a left arrow in mathematics can introduce a map, assignment, limit direction, or annotated transformation. The page therefore requires an explicit nearby label and does not infer a universal action from the arrow alone. It also separates one-way ← from two-way ↔ and double-stroke ⇐ so related pages do not compete for the same intent.
More About the Left Arrow Symbol
← is U+2190 LEFTWARDS ARROW. It indicates leftward direction, movement, return, or a relation defined by context. For Left Arrow Symbol, ← is encoded as U+2190, and its Unicode name is LEFTWARDS ARROW. Practical contexts for ← include Navigation, Direction labels, Mathematical mappings, Instructional text. For Left Arrow Symbol, meaning comes from the sentence, formula, label, or interface where it appears. Examples for Left Arrow Symbol include ← Back; Move left ←; A ← B; Previous ←. These forms show how the character behaves in finished text. Avoid these common Left Arrow Symbol problems: Using ← as an unlabeled back button; Confusing ← with < Assuming left always means previous in every layout. When preparing final Left Arrow Symbol text, follow these checks: Label interactive arrow controls; Use the arrow direction appropriate to the interface language; Define specialized mathematical meanings. Left Arrow Symbol on Windows: In Microsoft Word, type 2190 and press Alt+X. In other Windows apps, use Character Map or copy ← from this page. Left Arrow Symbol on Mac: Open Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space and search for the first character name, or copy ← from this page. Left Arrow Symbol on iPhone: Tap the copy button for ←, then paste it into the target app. Save it as a text replacement for repeated use.
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Left Arrow Symbol FAQ
What is the Unicode sequence for Left Arrow Symbol?
The encoded sequence is U+2190; the Unicode names are LEFTWARDS ARROW.
How do I copy Left Arrow Symbol?
Use the Copy button for ←, then paste the complete text sequence into the destination application.
Can I use ← in HTML?
Yes. Use literal UTF-8, decimal references ←, or hexadecimal references ←.
Why can ← look different?
Fonts and emoji platforms use different shapes, spacing, and artwork while preserving the same encoded characters.
Is ← interchangeable with similar symbols?
No. Use the intended code point or sequence and verify the semantic role described on this page.