⬅ Left Arrow Emoji Meaning

Emoji Name Meaning Category Codepoint Shortcodes
⬅ Left Arrow Symbol indicating leftward direction or movement Symbols U+2B05 :left_arrow:
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Meaning

The left arrow emoji indicates movement, direction, or navigation pointing left. It signifies turning back, returning, or shifting focus to something on the left side.

Common Uses

  • Indicating a leftward direction or movement.
  • Pointing to previous content or steps.
  • Marking a return or going back in navigation contexts.
  • Emphasizing something placed before in text or conversation.

Examples

⬅ Go back to the previous page
Remember to check the item on the left ⬅
⬅ Previous step

Related Emojis

  • ➡️ Right Arrow: points in the opposite right direction.
  • ⬆️ Up Arrow: indicates upward movement or direction.
  • ⬇️ Down Arrow: shows downward movement.
  • ↩️ Left Arrow Curving Right: suggests a turn back or reply.

Technical Notes

The left arrow is represented by Unicode U+2B05, added around Unicode 6.0. It appears as a bold black left-pointing arrow across major platforms, with no skin tone variants since it is a symbol.

FAQ

  • What does the ⬅ emoji mean?

    It represents direction or movement towards the left side.

  • How is the ⬅ emoji used?

    Commonly used to indicate leftward navigation, returning, or pointing to something on the left.

  • Does the meaning of the ⬅ emoji change by context?

    Yes, it can denote physical direction, metaphorical return, or reference to previous items depending on context.

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