
🔙 back arrow emoji
The back arrow emoji 🔙 depicts the word BACK with a leftwards arrow above it. It is used to indicate going back, returning to a previous place, or moving in a leftward direction in messages and navigation-related contexts.
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What does 🔙 mean?
A blue or black square with a white left-facing arrow inside, indicating a return or backward movement. The official Unicode designation is 'BACK WITH LEFTWARDS ARROW ABOVE', symbolizing the action of going back or returning to a previous state or location.
Common uses
- Indicating a return to a previous page or state: 'Click 🔙 to go back to the previous screen.'
- Symbolizing a backward action in a sequence: 'Step 1: Complete the form. Step 2: Review your entries. Step 3: Click 🔙 if you need to make changes.'
- In navigation menus: 'Main Menu 🔙 Home'
In a message
Variations
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Frequently asked questions
What does 🔙 mean?
A blue or black square with a white left-facing arrow inside, indicating a return or backward movement. The official Unicode designation is 'BACK WITH LEFTWARDS ARROW ABOVE', symbolizing the action of going back or returning to a previous state or location.
How do I copy Back With Leftwards Arrow Above?
Click Copy emoji, then paste it into a message or text field. Use Ctrl+V on Windows or Cmd+V on Mac.
How do I download Back With Leftwards Arrow Above?
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Does Back With Leftwards Arrow Above support skin tones?
This entry has no skin-tone variations in the current catalog. Different platform designs are renderings of the same character, not separate emoji.