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Leftwards Arrow with Loop Symbol (↫)
Copy the Leftwards Arrow with Loop 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 loop (↫) is an arrow character from the Unicode Arrows block that points to the left. Curved and circular arrows are used to show rotation, cycles, and the undo/redo and refresh actions in software.
Codes and properties
| Character | ↫ |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | LEFTWARDS ARROW WITH LOOP |
| Code point | U+21AB |
| Decimal | 8619 |
| Unicode block | Arrows |
| HTML entity | ↫ · ↫ |
| CSS | \21AB |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u21AB |
| Python | \u21AB or \N{LEFTWARDS ARROW WITH LOOP} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 86 AB |
| LaTeX | \looparrowleft |
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
21ABthen press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
21AB; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “leftwards arrow with loop”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
21ab, then Space. - HTML:
↫renders as ↫. - LaTeX:
\looparrowleftin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ↫ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 21AB 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 \looparrowleft in math mode.