Leftwards Double Arrow
Reach for ⇐ in flowcharts, diagrams and step-by-step interface copy, where a plain keyboard falls short. It is cataloged at Unicode code point U+21D0 in the arrows set, so it renders the same real text character in every app that supports the font, not a pasted image.
| Symbol | ⇐ | |
|---|---|---|
| Unicode | U+21D0 | |
| Name | Leftwards Double Arrow | |
| HTML (named) | ⇐ | |
| HTML (decimal) | ⇐ | |
| HTML (hex) | ⇐ | |
| CSS content | \21D0 | |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u21D0 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | 0xE2 0x87 0x90 | |
| UTF-16 units | 0x21D0 |
How to type the leftwards double arrow symbol
- Copy and paste: click the ⇐ at the top of this page, then paste with Ctrl+V (Windows) or Cmd+V (Mac). This is the fastest route on any device.
- HTML: write
⇐or the named entity⇐in your markup. - CSS: use
content: "\21D0"in a::beforeor::afterrule. - JavaScript: the escape
\u21D0produces this character in a string.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the leftwards double arrow symbol?
Click the ⇐ above or the copy button and it is placed on your clipboard. Paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V. It is a real text character, so it works in documents, chats and code.
What is the Unicode code point for leftwards double arrow?
The leftwards double arrow has the Unicode code point U+21D0. In HTML you can write it as ⇐ or ⇐, or with the named entity ⇐.
Can I use the leftwards double arrow symbol in HTML and CSS?
Yes. In HTML write ⇐ or the named entity ⇐, and in CSS use content: "\21D0" inside a ::before or ::after rule. The code table on this page has copy buttons for both.
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