⇐

Double Left Arrow Symbol (⇐)

Copy the Double Left 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 leftwards double arrow means “is implied by” in logic (A ⇐ B means B implies A). Its official Unicode name is LEFTWARDS DOUBLE ARROW.

Character	⇐
Unicode name	LEFTWARDS DOUBLE ARROW
Code point	U+21D0
Decimal	8656
Unicode block	Arrows
HTML entity	⇐ · ⇐ · ⇐
CSS	\21D0
JavaScript / JSON	\u21D0
Python	\u21D0 or \N{LEFTWARDS DOUBLE ARROW}
UTF-8 bytes	E2 87 90
LaTeX	\Leftarrow

Copy & paste: press the Copy button above, then paste ⇐ anywhere — Word, Google Docs, email, chat or code.
Windows (Word, WordPad, Outlook): type 21D0 then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel.
Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type 21D0; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “leftwards double arrow”.
Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 21d0, then Space.
HTML: ⇐ renders as ⇐.
LaTeX: \Leftarrow in math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).

How do I type ⇐ on Windows?

In Microsoft Word type 21D0 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 ⇐ or ⇐ (hex) or ⇐ (decimal).

What is the LaTeX command for ⇐?

Use \Leftarrow in math mode.