Clockwise Top Semicircle Arrow ↷

The Clockwise Top Semicircle Arrow character (↷) is a standard HTML entity defined in the HTML specification. In HTML source code, it can be written using the named entity reference ↷, the decimal numeric character reference ↷, or the hexadecimal numeric reference ↷. The character is assigned Unicode code point U+21B7 in the Universal Character Set.

The clockwise top semicircle arrow curves from left to right over the top. It represents redo operations, clockwise rotation, and forward progression through a curved path. It pairs with the anticlockwise variant for undo/redo action pairs in user interfaces.

Arrow entities serve as directional indicators in navigation interfaces, mathematical expressions, flowcharts, and textual content throughout the web. Because they render as scalable text characters rather than bitmap images, HTML arrow entities are resolution-independent, styleable with CSS properties like color and font-size, and fully accessible to assistive technologies including screen readers.

When deciding how to encode the Clockwise Top Semicircle Arrow character in your HTML documents, the named entity ↷ is generally the most readable choice for developers reviewing or maintaining source code. The decimal form ↷ and hexadecimal form ↷ are equally valid alternatives that work in contexts where named entities may not be supported, or when generating HTML output programmatically from server-side code. All three representations produce identical visual output in every modern web browser.

Use this arrow for redo buttons, clockwise rotation indicators, and 'go forward' actions in interfaces. It pairs with the anticlockwise variant (↶) to create clear undo/redo button pairs that users immediately understand.