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Rightwards Arrow with Loop Symbol (↬)
Copy the Rightwards 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 rightwards arrow with loop (↬) is an arrow character from the Unicode Arrows block that points to the right. 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 | RIGHTWARDS ARROW WITH LOOP |
| Code point | U+21AC |
| Decimal | 8620 |
| Unicode block | Arrows |
| HTML entity | ↬ · ↬ |
| CSS | \21AC |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u21AC |
| Python | \u21AC or \N{RIGHTWARDS ARROW WITH LOOP} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 86 AC |
| LaTeX | \looparrowright |
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
21ACthen press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
21AC; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “rightwards arrow with loop”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
21ac, then Space. - HTML:
↬renders as ↬. - LaTeX:
\looparrowrightin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ↬ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 21AC 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 \looparrowright in math mode.