
BACK arrow
BACK arrow (🔙) from Symbols.
BACK arrow
Symbols
Arrow
U+1F519
1F519
v6.0
v6.0+
back-arrow-1f519
Shortcodes
:back::arrow::back_arrow:Themes
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About the 🔙 BACK arrow emoji
The 🔙 BACK arrow emoji is part of the Symbols category and the arrow group on DBEmoji. Shortcodes such as :back:, :arrow:, and :back_arrow: resolve to this emoji on platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub.
BACK arrow (Unicode codepoint U+1F519) bACK arrow (🔙) from Symbols.. 🔙 stands for "BACK arrow" in the Unicode emoji set, codified as U+1F519. Symbol emojis like 🔙 read more like icons than illustrations; they fit professional copy without feeling casual. 🔙 occupies codepoint U+1F519 in the Unicode emoji block. Coverage started with Unicode 6.0; iOS adopted the glyph in 6.0. Typing `:back:` or `:arrow:` or `:back_arrow:` in chat apps usually expands to 🔙. The glyph renders mostly in gray, which puts it inside the matching color filter. Tag-wise it sits alongside arrow and back emojis. Tap 🔙 above and the character lands on your clipboard, ready to paste into any Unicode-aware app.
When to use 🔙 BACK arrow
- Adding visual context to social posts, chats, and captions
- Replacing stock images with a single expressive character
- Brightening short copy where text-only feels too plain
Combinations and pairings
- Pair 🔙 with arrow-themed and back-themed emojis to reinforce the same vibe in one message.
- Lead a caption with 🔙 for a quick visual hook, or close a sentence with it as a reaction.
How to copy the 🔙 BACK arrow emoji
- Open the emoji page. Visit the BACK arrow emoji page on DBEmoji to see the character, codepoint, and meaning side by side.
- Tap Copy emoji. Click the "Copy emoji" button. The 🔙 character is placed on your clipboard instantly — no signup, no download.
- Paste anywhere. Paste into any chat app, social network, document, or text field that supports Unicode. The emoji renders using the platform's native style.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the 🔙 BACK arrow emoji mean?
- 🔙 stands for "BACK arrow" in the Unicode emoji set, codified as U+1F519. Symbol emojis like 🔙 read more like icons than illustrations; they fit professional copy without feeling casual. 🔙 occupies codepoint U+1F519 in the Unicode emoji block. Coverage started with Unicode 6.0; iOS adopted the glyph in 6.0. Typing `:back:` or `:arrow:` or `:back_arrow:` in chat apps usually expands to 🔙. The glyph renders mostly in gray, which puts it inside the matching color filter. Tag-wise it sits alongside arrow and back emojis. Tap 🔙 above and the character lands on your clipboard, ready to paste into any Unicode-aware app.
- What is the Unicode codepoint for BACK arrow?
- The 🔙 BACK arrow emoji is encoded as U+1F519 (hex 1F519). It belongs to the Arrow group inside Symbols.
- How do I copy the 🔙 emoji?
- Open this page and click "Copy emoji". The 🔙 character is copied to your clipboard so you can paste it into any app that supports Unicode emojis.
- Does BACK arrow have shortcodes?
- Yes. Common shortcodes include :back:, :arrow:, and :back_arrow:. Platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub render these as the 🔙 emoji automatically.
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