U+290C · Supplemental Arrows-B
Leftwards Double Dash Arrow ⤌
Leftwards Double Dash Arrow is the Unicode character U+290C (official name “LEFTWARDS DOUBLE DASH ARROW”) from the Supplemental Arrows-B block. It belongs to SymbolHero’s arrows collection. Copy it with the button, or use the codes and keyboard methods below to type it yourself.
UnicodeU+290C
HTML⤌
⤌U+290C
Character codes
| Unicode code point | U+290C | |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 10508 | |
| HTML named entity | ⤌ | |
| HTML (hex) | ⤌ | |
| HTML (decimal) | ⤌ | |
| CSS | \290C | |
| JavaScript | \u290C | |
| Python | \u290C | |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 A4 8C | |
| UTF-16 | 290C | |
| URL-encoded | %E2%A4%8C |
Character details
| Official name | LEFTWARDS DOUBLE DASH ARROW |
|---|---|
| Unicode block | Supplemental Arrows-B |
| General category | Math Symbol (Sm) |
| SymbolHero category | Arrows |
| Emoji | No |
How to type ⤌
Windows
- In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type
290Cthen press Alt + X. - Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “leftwards double dash arrow”, then Select and Copy.
Mac
- Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “leftwards double dash arrow”, and double-click the result.
- With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type
290C.
iPhone & Android
- Tap Copy at the top of this page, then long-press where you want it and choose Paste.
Docs & web
- Google Docs: Insert → Special characters, then search “leftwards double dash arrow” or enter
U+290C. - HTML:
⤌or⤌ - Excel / Google Sheets:
=UNICHAR(10508)
Similar arrows
Questions
What is the Unicode for ⤌?
It is U+290C (LEFTWARDS DOUBLE DASH ARROW), decimal 10508.
Is there a Windows Alt code for it?
No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 290C then Alt+X, or copy it from this page.
How do I type it on a Mac?
There is no built-in Option shortcut. Use the Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space) and search “leftwards double dash arrow”, or copy it from this page.
What is the HTML code?
Use the named entity ⤌ or the numeric reference ⤌.