GlyphIndexLabeled use
Turn the dial counterclockwise ↺
The word label removes ambiguity about direction.
Counterclockwise arrow
The counterclockwise arrow ↺ follows the reverse direction from ↻. In rotation instructions, name the object and the viewpoint.
ANTICLOCKWISE OPEN CIRCLE ARROW
Appearance can vary by font.
Character details
♡→✦
3 code pointsMeaning and context
The counterclockwise arrow ↺ follows the reverse direction from ↻. In rotation instructions, name the object and the viewpoint.
How to use it
For physical instructions, state the viewpoint and direction in words. Do not assume this symbol universally means undo, reset or a particular keyboard command.
Examples
Second context
Review cycle: return to the opening question ↺
The workflow defines what returning means here.
Similar shapes, different characters
Clockwise arrow
U+21BBCompare the arrowhead direction and stem before choosing the character.
DetailsCounterclockwise arrow
U+21BAThe code-point display identifies this exact character even when another font changes its appearance.
Sources and method
- Unicode 18.0.0 character database — Pinned standard character identities and properties; the application computes UTF encodings from the original text.
- Unicode character code charts — Reference glyphs are not a guarantee of the appearance in a user’s font.