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Clockwise Top Semicircle Arrow Symbol (↷)
Copy the Clockwise 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 clockwise top semicircle arrow (↷) is an arrow character from the Unicode Arrows block that points clockwise. 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 | CLOCKWISE TOP SEMICIRCLE ARROW |
| Code point | U+21B7 |
| Decimal | 8631 |
| Unicode block | Arrows |
| HTML entity | ↷ · ↷ |
| CSS | \21B7 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u21B7 |
| Python | \u21B7 or \N{CLOCKWISE TOP SEMICIRCLE ARROW} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 86 B7 |
| LaTeX | \curvearrowright |
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
21B7then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
21B7; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “clockwise top semicircle arrow”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
21b7, then Space. - HTML:
↷renders as ↷. - LaTeX:
\curvearrowrightin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ↷ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 21B7 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 \curvearrowright in math mode.