HTML Entity for Up Arrow Tip Left (↰)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+21B0

HTML Entity for up arrow tip left (U+21B0) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is Up Arrow Tip Left?

Upwards arrow with tip leftwards (↰) is the Unicode character at U+21B0 in Arrows. Official name: UPWARDS ARROW WITH TIP LEFTWARDS — an up arrow whose tip bends left, often used for Return / Shift-style keyboard cues.

Remember

Character     ↰
Unicode       U+21B0
Named entity  &lsh;
Hex entity    &#x21B0;
Decimal       &#8624;
CSS escape    \21B0
Not the same  ↑ · ↱ · ↵

Prefer &lsh; in HTML markup. Numeric forms and typing ↰ in UTF-8 also work. For the tip-right sibling, use &rsh; (↱).

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Named entity	`&lsh;`	HTML markup (preferred)
Direct character	`↰`	HTML text (UTF-8)
Hex entity	`↰`	HTML markup
Decimal entity	`↰`	HTML markup
CSS escape	`\21B0`	Stylesheet `content`
Tip right (related)	↱ (U+21B1)	Named `&rsh;`

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Up arrow with tip left (Return / Shift cue)	`&lsh;` or type `↰`
Up arrow with tip right	↱ (`&rsh;`)
Plain up arrow	↑ (`↑`)
Plain left arrow	← (`←`)
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\21B0"`

See it

Live Preview

Up arrow tip left rendered alone and next to related arrows.

Large glyph ↰

Notation Return ↰

Compared ↰ | ↱ | ↑

Hint Compare: Tip left ↰ | Tip right ↱ | Up ↑

With entities Named: ↰ | Hex: ↰ | Decimal: ↰

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows the symbol with named, hex, decimal, CSS escape, and a typed character. Use View Output or open the live editor.

Named + Hex + Decimal + CSS + Typed

Five ways to produce ↰, plus a short label example.

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Up Arrow Tip Left (↰)</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\21B0";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Named Entity: &lsh;</p>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#x21B0;</p>
  <p>Using HTML Code: &#8624;</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p>Typed directly: ↰</p>
  <p>Label: Return &lsh;</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Named: &lsh; is the clearest HTML form for U+21B0.

2. Hex: U+21B0 → ↰ in HTML. Same glyph as the named entity.

3. Decimal: same code point as 8624 → ↰. Same glyph as hex and named.

4. CSS: use \21B0 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ↰ after the paragraph text.

5. Typed / label: paste ↰ in UTF-8, or write Return &lsh; for a short UI label.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with U+21B0.

vs ↑

Not a plain up arrow

↑ (↑) points straight up. ↰ bends left at the tip — use it when that bend matters.

vs ↱

Not tip right

↱ (&rsh;) bends right. Do not swap &lsh; and &rsh;.

Name

Remember &lsh;

The name hints at left shift-style tip. Prefer &lsh; over inventing names like &uparrowleft;.

Fonts

Needs Arrows coverage

Some UI fonts omit rarer arrows. Prefer a stack that includes a symbols font if the glyph must always show.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\21B0 belongs in CSS strings. &lsh; / ↰ / ↰ belong in HTML.

A11y

Name the action in context

Screen readers may announce this unevenly. Prefer nearby plain-language text such as “return” or “shift” when the arrow carries meaning.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Up arrow tip left (U+21B0) and its entity forms (&lsh;, ↰, ↰, CSS \\21B0) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Visible glyphs depend on Arrows font coverage.

✓ Universal support

Up Arrow Tip Left (↰)

Encode with named, hex, decimal, CSS escape, or type the character — same code point everywhere encoding is supported.

100% Browser coverage

Google Chrome Supported

Yes

Microsoft Edge Supported

Yes

Mozilla Firefox Supported

Yes

Apple Safari Supported

Yes

Opera Supported

Yes

Internet Explorer All versions

Yes

U+21B0 / &lsh; Full support

Bottom line: Prefer &lsh; in HTML. Use \\21B0 only inside CSS content. Do not confuse with &rsh; (↱).

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: up arrow tip left is U+21B0 (decimal 8624) — glyph ↰.
HTML: prefer &lsh; — also ↰ / ↰.
CSS: use \21B0 inside content for generated text.
Meaning: ↰ tips left — not ↑ (↑), not ↱ (&rsh;).

One line: U+21B0 → &lsh; / ↰ / ↰ / CSS \21B0.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display ↰ in HTML?

Use &lsh; (named), ↰ (hex), ↰ (decimal), type ↰ directly in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \21B0 in content. Prefer &lsh; in normal HTML.

What is the Unicode value for up arrow tip left?

U+21B0 (UPWARDS ARROW WITH TIP LEFTWARDS). Hex 21B0, decimal 8624. It belongs to Arrows (U+2190–U+21FF).

Is there a named HTML entity for U+21B0?

Yes. Use &lsh;. Numeric forms ↰ and ↰ also work.

Is ↰ the same as ↑ or ↱?

No. ↰ is U+21B0 (&lsh;, tip left). ↑ is U+2191 (↑). ↱ is U+21B1 (&rsh;, tip right).

When should I use &lsh;?

Use it for return/enter-style cues, “up then left” navigation hints, or keyboard diagrams — not as a plain up arrow ↑.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+21B0?

HTML entities (&lsh;, ↰, or ↰) go in markup. The CSS escape \21B0 goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).

Did you know?

Upwards arrow with tip leftwards is Unicode U+21B0 (decimal 8624) — glyph ↰ in Arrows (U+2190–U+21FF). HTML5 names it &lsh;. Official name: UPWARDS ARROW WITH TIP LEFTWARDS. Do not confuse with up arrow U+2191 (↑, ↑) or tip-right sibling U+21B1 (&rsh;, ↱).

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