Upwards Arrow with Tip Leftwards ↰

The Upwards Arrow with Tip Leftwards 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+21B0 in the Universal Character Set.

The upwards arrow with tip leftwards (left shift arrow) goes up and then turns left. It is used in keyboard documentation for the Shift key, in flowcharts, and in text to indicate a path that goes upward then turns left. It provides a more specific directional indication than a simple diagonal arrow.

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 Upwards Arrow with Tip Leftwards 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 in keyboard shortcut documentation, flowcharts showing branching paths, and interface designs that need to indicate an upward-left turning movement. It pairs with ↱ (the rightward-turning variant) for comprehensive directional coverage.