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Anticlockwise Open Circle Arrow Symbol (↺)
Copy the Anticlockwise Open Circle 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 open circle arrow indicates counter-clockwise rotation, and is widely used as the “undo”, “reload” or “refresh” icon. Its official Unicode name is ANTICLOCKWISE OPEN CIRCLE ARROW.
Codes and properties
| Character | ↺ |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | ANTICLOCKWISE OPEN CIRCLE ARROW |
| Code point | U+21BA |
| Decimal | 8634 |
| Unicode block | Arrows |
| HTML entity | ↺ · ↺ |
| CSS | \21BA |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u21BA |
| Python | \u21BA or \N{ANTICLOCKWISE OPEN CIRCLE ARROW} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 86 BA |
| LaTeX | \circlearrowleft |
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
21BAthen press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
21BA; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “anticlockwise open circle arrow”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
21ba, then Space. - HTML:
↺renders as ↺. - LaTeX:
\circlearrowleftin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ↺ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 21BA 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 \circlearrowleft in math mode.