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Left Arrow Emoji

Symbols • U+2B05 • Emoji 1.0 (2015)

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Character⬅
HTML Entity⬅
Shortcode:left-arrow:
URL Encoded%E2%AC%85
CSS Escape\2B05

What does the Left Arrow emoji mean?

Represented by the glyph ⬅, the Left Arrow emoji is classified under Symbols in the Unicode standard. The character is located at U+2B05 in the Unicode standard and was first available in Emoji 1.0, released in 2015. It renders as a colour glyph on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and most major platforms. People use this symbol to add meaning or structure to their text-based communication.

Technical details

The Left Arrow emoji is part of the Symbols category. Its Unicode code point is U+2B05, and it was introduced in Emoji 1.0 in 2015. The official Unicode name is "Left Arrow". On most modern operating systems it renders as a full-colour emoji glyph, though the exact artwork differs between Apple, Google, Samsung, Microsoft, and other platform vendors.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Left Arrow mean?

Represented by the glyph ⬅, the Left Arrow emoji is classified under Symbols in the Unicode standard. The character is located at U+2B05 in the Unicode standard...

What is the Unicode code point?

Encoded at U+2B05, introduced in Emoji 1.0 (2015).

How do I copy it?

Click any copy button above, then paste with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V.

Is it free to use?

Yes. Emoji characters are part of the Unicode standard and can be used freely.