Left Arrow ← — Copy & Paste
The left arrow ← indicates going back, previous items, or leftward direction. It is used in navigation interfaces, logic, and text formatting. In chemistry it represents a reverse reaction.
How to Type Left Arrow
No standard shortcut — copy from this pageNo standard shortcut — copy from this pageNot on standard keyboard — copy from this page←On Android, long-press common keys or use the special characters keyboard to find ←. Or just copy it from this page — it works everywhere.
Unicode Details
U+219085922190←Where Is Left Arrow Used?
- ✦Back navigation
- ✦Reverse reactions
- ✦Lists
- ✦Presentations
Other Names for ←
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I type the left arrow on a Mac?▼
There is no built-in Mac keyboard shortcut for ←. The easiest method is to copy it from this page with the button above.
Does ← work on Instagram, Discord, and TikTok?▼
Yes — ← is a standard Unicode character (U+2190) that renders on every platform and device. Copy it from this page and paste it into any text field on Instagram, Discord, TikTok, Twitter/X, WhatsApp, or elsewhere.
What is the HTML code for ←?▼
The HTML entity for ← is ←. You can also use the numeric reference ← or the hex reference ←.