Copy paste symbol
Left Arrow Symbol Copy Paste
Copy the left arrow symbol ← for previous steps, returns, reverse direction, and note-taking.
- Unicode
- U+2190
- Main use
- Left arrow
Used together
Copy a related item, or copy the whole group for quick notes.
Meaning and formatting
What this symbol means
Shows a previous step, return, reverse link, or movement to the left.
| Symbol | ← |
|---|---|
| Unicode code point | U+2190 |
| HTML | ← |
| LaTeX | \leftarrow |
| Plain-text name | Left arrow |
Usage notes
Important distinctions
- ← reverses the visual direction of → and can mark a return, previous step, or relationship pointing from right to left.
- For a genuinely two-way relationship, use ↔ instead of placing separate left and right arrows side by side.
Common uses
Examples you can copy
Short examples you can paste into notes and documents, then edit for your context.
Related
Parent and related symbol sets
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Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the left arrow symbol?
Select the copy card for ←. Quick Symbols copies it to your clipboard so you can paste it into your notes or document.
What does a left arrow communicate?
A left arrow commonly means back, previous, return, reverse direction, or that the item on the right points to the item on the left.