What is the Unicode codepoint for Left arrow?

The ⬅ Left arrow emoji is encoded as U+2B05 (hex 2B05). 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 Left arrow have shortcodes?

Yes. Common shortcodes include :arrow_left:, :arrow:, :cardinal:, and :direction:. Platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub render these as the ⬅ emoji automatically.

Fluent 3D

Native Unicode

Left arrow

A symbols emoji called Left arrow.

Name

left arrow

Shortcodes

:arrow_left::arrow::cardinal::direction::left_arrow::west:

Themes

gametransportmoneyarrowcardinaldirectionwest

Download as image

Renders ⬅ with your system emoji font into PNG, WebP, or SVG. Pick a pixel size, then download.

Note: PNG and WebP use the emoji font installed on your device (Apple Color Emoji on macOS/iOS, Segoe UI Emoji on Windows, Noto Color Emoji on Android/Linux), so the look matches your platform. SVG embeds the character as text — rendering depends on the viewer.

Microsoft Fluent UI Emoji — pixel-perfect originals

Download Microsoft's official Fluent rendering of ⬅. SVG files are vector (scales to any size); the 3D PNG is 1024×1024.

About the ⬅ Left arrow emoji

The ⬅ Left arrow emoji is part of the Symbols category and the arrow group on DBEmoji. Shortcodes such as :arrow_left:, :arrow:, and :cardinal: resolve to this emoji on platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub.

Left arrow (Unicode codepoint U+2B05) a symbols emoji called Left arrow.. ⬅, formally named "left arrow", carries U+2B05 as its codepoint sequence. ⬅ is a symbol — semantic and compact, ideal for UI labels, lists, and quick callouts. In hex, the codepoint reads 2B05; the canonical Unicode form is U+2B05. Unicode introduced it in v4.0; Apple's iOS has carried it since v6.0. On platforms that use shortcodes (Slack, Discord, GitHub), it answers to `:arrow_left:`, `:arrow:`, `:cardinal:`, `:direction:`. Its color profile reads blue — a useful hint when filtering by tone. Closely related themes: game, transport, money, arrow, and cardinal. Use the copy button to grab ⬅ for messages, social posts, or anywhere else emojis show up.

When to use ⬅ Left arrow

Sharing trip plans, commutes, and travel itineraries
Tagging delivery updates, road-trip routes, and airport posts
Captioning vehicle launches, reviews, or showroom photos
Tagging finance updates, paydays, and investment news

Combinations and pairings

Pair ⬅ with game-themed, transport-themed, and money-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 ⬅ Left arrow emoji

Open the emoji page. Visit the Left 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 ⬅ Left arrow emoji mean?: ⬅, formally named "left arrow", carries U+2B05 as its codepoint sequence. ⬅ is a symbol — semantic and compact, ideal for UI labels, lists, and quick callouts. In hex, the codepoint reads 2B05; the canonical Unicode form is U+2B05. Unicode introduced it in v4.0; Apple's iOS has carried it since v6.0. On platforms that use shortcodes (Slack, Discord, GitHub), it answers to `:arrow_left:`, `:arrow:`, `:cardinal:`, `:direction:`. Its color profile reads blue — a useful hint when filtering by tone. Closely related themes: game, transport, money, arrow, and cardinal. Use the copy button to grab ⬅ for messages, social posts, or anywhere else emojis show up.
What is the Unicode codepoint for Left arrow?: The ⬅ Left arrow emoji is encoded as U+2B05 (hex 2B05). 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 Left arrow have shortcodes?: Yes. Common shortcodes include :arrow_left:, :arrow:, :cardinal:, and :direction:. Platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub render these as the ⬅ emoji automatically.