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Clockwise Open Circle Arrow Symbol (↻)
Copy the Clockwise 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 clockwise open circle arrow indicates clockwise rotation and is used as the “redo”, “reload” or “refresh” icon. Its official Unicode name is CLOCKWISE OPEN CIRCLE ARROW.
Codes and properties
| Character | ↻ |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | CLOCKWISE OPEN CIRCLE ARROW |
| Code point | U+21BB |
| Decimal | 8635 |
| Unicode block | Arrows |
| HTML entity | ↻ · ↻ |
| CSS | \21BB |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u21BB |
| Python | \u21BB or \N{CLOCKWISE OPEN CIRCLE ARROW} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 86 BB |
| LaTeX | \circlearrowright |
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
21BBthen press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
21BB; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “clockwise open circle arrow”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
21bb, then Space. - HTML:
↻renders as ↻. - LaTeX:
\circlearrowrightin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ↻ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 21BB 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 \circlearrowright in math mode.