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Anticlockwise Top Semicircle Arrow Symbol (↶)
Copy the Anticlockwise Top Semicircle Arrow 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 anticlockwise top semicircle arrow (↶) is an arrow character from the Unicode Arrows block that points anticlockwise. 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 | ANTICLOCKWISE TOP SEMICIRCLE ARROW |
| Code point | U+21B6 |
| Decimal | 8630 |
| Unicode block | Arrows |
| HTML entity | ↶ · ↶ |
| CSS | \21B6 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u21B6 |
| Python | \u21B6 or \N{ANTICLOCKWISE TOP SEMICIRCLE ARROW} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 86 B6 |
| LaTeX | \curvearrowleft |
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
21B6then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
21B6; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “anticlockwise top semicircle arrow”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
21b6, then Space. - HTML:
↶renders as ↶. - LaTeX:
\curvearrowleftin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ↶ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 21B6 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 \curvearrowleft in math mode.