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U+21DC · Arrows

Leftwards Squiggle Arrow ⇜

Leftwards Squiggle Arrow is the Unicode character U+21DC (official name “LEFTWARDS SQUIGGLE ARROW”) from the Arrows 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+21DC
HTML⇜
⇜U+21DC

Character codes

Unicode code pointU+21DC
Decimal8668
HTML (hex)⇜
HTML (decimal)⇜
CSS\21DC
JavaScript\u21DC
Python\u21DC
UTF-8 bytesE2 87 9C
UTF-1621DC
URL-encoded%E2%87%9C

Character details

Official nameLEFTWARDS SQUIGGLE ARROW
Unicode blockArrows
General categoryOther Symbol (So)
SymbolHero categoryArrows
EmojiNo

How to type ⇜

Windows

  • In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type 21DC then press Alt + X.
  • Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “leftwards squiggle arrow”, then Select and Copy.

Mac

  • Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “leftwards squiggle arrow”, and double-click the result.
  • With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type 21DC.

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 squiggle arrow” or enter U+21DC.
  • HTML: ⇜
  • Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(8668)

Similar arrows

Leftwards Double Arrow with Stroke
Left Right Double Arrow with Stroke
Rightwards Double Arrow with Stroke
Upwards Double Arrow
Downwards Double Arrow
Up Down Double Arrow
North West Double Arrow
North East Double Arrow
South East Double Arrow
South West Double Arrow
Leftwards Triple Arrow
Rightwards Triple Arrow
Rightwards Squiggle Arrow
Upwards Arrow with Double Stroke
Downwards Arrow with Double Stroke
Leftwards Dashed Arrow
Upwards Dashed Arrow
Rightwards Dashed Arrow
Downwards Dashed Arrow
Leftwards Arrow to Bar
Rightwards Arrow to Bar
Leftwards White Arrow
Rightwards White Arrow
Downwards White Arrow

See all 641 arrows →

Questions

What is the Unicode for ⇜?

It is U+21DC (LEFTWARDS SQUIGGLE ARROW), decimal 8668.

Is there a Windows Alt code for it?

No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 21DC 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 squiggle arrow”, or copy it from this page.

What is the HTML code?

Use the numeric reference ⇜ (or ⇜). There is no named entity.