left arrow curving right Emoji

↪️ · U+21AA U+FE0F · Emoji 0.6

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What does the left arrow curving right emoji mean?

Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 · Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard

A left arrow curving right, the ↪️ emoji represents a change in direction or a turn, and is often used to indicate a redirect, a detour, or a shift in focus. Figuratively, it can signify a change in perspective or a new direction in life, and is sometimes used to represent a turnaround or a U-turn. In slang, it may be used to express a sudden change in plans or a reversal of opinion. This emoji is also used in technical contexts to represent a redirect or a loop in a process.

How the left arrow curving right emoji is used

The tone of the ↪️ emoji can vary depending on the context, ranging from neutral and informative to playful and sarcastic. On platforms like Twitter and TikTok, it is often used in captions and comments to add a touch of humor or irony, while on messaging apps, it may be used to quickly convey a change in plans or direction. Tone and usage can differ across generations and platforms, with younger users and those on visual-centric platforms like Instagram and TikTok more likely to use the emoji in a creative or humorous way. In technical or professional settings, the emoji is more likely to be used in a straightforward and literal sense.

left arrow curving right emoji examples

How to copy the left arrow curving right emoji

To use the left arrow curving right emoji, tap the Copy button above, then paste it (long-press then Paste on mobile, or Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on desktop) anywhere you can type: messages, captions, usernames, bios and documents. It copies the real Unicode character (U+21AA U+FE0F), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.

Also known as

arrowcurvingleftright

left arrow curving right emoji on different platforms

How the left arrow curving right emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.

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left arrow curving right Emoji Details

Emoji↪️
Nameleft arrow curving right
CategorySymbols
CodepointsU+21AA U+FE0F
Shortcode:left_arrow_curving_right:
Emoji version0.6
Unicode version0.6
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left arrow curving right Emoji FAQ

What does the left arrow curving right emoji mean?

A left arrow curving right, the ↪️ emoji represents a change in direction or a turn, and is often used to indicate a redirect, a detour, or a shift in focus. Figuratively, it can signify a change in perspective or a new direction in life, and is sometimes used to represent a turnaround or a U-turn.

How do I copy and paste the left arrow curving right emoji?

Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ↪️ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.

What is the left arrow curving right emoji Unicode codepoint?

It is U+21AA U+FE0F, introduced in Emoji version 0.6 (Unicode 0.6). Its shortcode is :left_arrow_curving_right:.

What are other names for the left arrow curving right emoji?

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