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Left arrow

A symbols emoji called Left arrow.

Name

left arrow

Category

Symbols

Subcategory

Arrow

Codepoint

U+2B05

Unicode Hex

2B05

Unicode

v4.0

iOS

v6.0+

Slug

left-arrow-2b05

Shortcodes

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

Themes

gametransportmoneyarrowcardinaldirectionwest

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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

  1. Open the emoji page. Visit the Left arrow emoji page on DBEmoji to see the character, codepoint, and meaning side by side.
  2. Tap Copy emoji. Click the "Copy emoji" button. The ⬅ character is placed on your clipboard instantly — no signup, no download.
  3. 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.

This emoji goes great with

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