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Leftwards Arrow with Hook Symbol (↩)
Copy the Leftwards Arrow with Hook symbol ↩ to your clipboard, and see its Unicode code point, HTML entity, LaTeX command and how to type it on any device.
What does ↩ mean?
The leftwards arrow with hook is used in user interfaces for “return” or “undo”, and in mathematics as an inclusion map pointing left. Its official Unicode name is LEFTWARDS ARROW WITH HOOK.
Codes and properties
| Character | ↩ |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | LEFTWARDS ARROW WITH HOOK |
| Code point | U+21A9 |
| Decimal | 8617 |
| Unicode block | Arrows |
| HTML entity | ↩ · ↩ |
| CSS | \21A9 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u21A9 |
| Python | \u21A9 or \N{LEFTWARDS ARROW WITH HOOK} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 86 A9 |
| LaTeX | \hookleftarrow |
How to type ↩
- Copy & paste: press the Copy button above, then paste ↩ anywhere — Word, Google Docs, email, chat or code.
- Windows (Word, WordPad, Outlook): type
21A9then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
21A9; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “leftwards arrow with hook”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
21a9, then Space. - HTML:
↩renders as ↩. - LaTeX:
\hookleftarrowin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ↩ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 21A9 and press Alt+X. In any app press Win+. to open the symbol panel, or copy ↩ from this page.
What is the HTML code for ↩?
Use ↩ (hex) or ↩ (decimal).
What is the LaTeX command for ↩?
Use \hookleftarrow in math mode.