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right arrow curving left
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Right arrow curving left

A symbols emoji called Right arrow curving left.

Name

right arrow curving left

Category

Symbols

Subcategory

Arrow

Codepoint

U+21A9

Unicode Hex

21A9

iOS

v6.0+

Slug

right-arrow-curving-left-21a9

Shortcodes

:leftwards_arrow_with_hook::arrow::right_arrow_curving_left:

Themes

arrowreturn

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About the Right arrow curving left emoji

The ↩ Right arrow curving left emoji is part of the Symbols category and the arrow group on DBEmoji. Shortcodes such as :leftwards_arrow_with_hook:, :arrow:, and :right_arrow_curving_left: resolve to this emoji on platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub.

Right arrow curving left (Unicode codepoint U+21A9) a symbols emoji called Right arrow curving left.. ↩, formally named "right arrow curving left", carries U+21A9 as its codepoint sequence. ↩ is a symbol — semantic and compact, ideal for UI labels, lists, and quick callouts. ↩ occupies codepoint U+21A9 in the Unicode emoji block. Typing `:leftwards_arrow_with_hook:` or `:arrow:` or `:right_arrow_curving_left:` in chat apps usually expands to ↩. The glyph renders mostly in blue, which puts it inside the matching color filter. Tag-wise it sits alongside arrow and return emojis. People often look it up as return. Hit copy and ↩ is yours; paste it anywhere text input is allowed.

When to use Right arrow curving left

  • 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 return-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 Right arrow curving left emoji

  1. Open the emoji page. Visit the Right arrow curving left 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 ↩ Right arrow curving left emoji mean?
↩, formally named "right arrow curving left", carries U+21A9 as its codepoint sequence. ↩ is a symbol — semantic and compact, ideal for UI labels, lists, and quick callouts. ↩ occupies codepoint U+21A9 in the Unicode emoji block. Typing `:leftwards_arrow_with_hook:` or `:arrow:` or `:right_arrow_curving_left:` in chat apps usually expands to ↩. The glyph renders mostly in blue, which puts it inside the matching color filter. Tag-wise it sits alongside arrow and return emojis. People often look it up as return. Hit copy and ↩ is yours; paste it anywhere text input is allowed.
What is the Unicode codepoint for Right arrow curving left?
The ↩ Right arrow curving left emoji is encoded as U+21A9 (hex 21A9). 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 Right arrow curving left have shortcodes?
Yes. Common shortcodes include :leftwards_arrow_with_hook:, :arrow:, and :right_arrow_curving_left:. Platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub render these as the ↩ emoji automatically.

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