⬅️ Left Arrow emoji meaning

⬅️ shows an arrow pointing straight left inside a square. It means left, west, back or previous. People use it to point at something on the left or to suggest going back.

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⬅️ How people use it

  • Pointing to someone or something on the left in a photo
  • Meaning go back or previous
  • Giving left turn or west directions

Example messages

That's me on the left ⬅️

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Similar emojis

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Emoji details

Nameleft arrow
CodepointsU+2B05 U+FE0F
CategorySymbols
Keywordsarrow, cardinal, direction, left, west

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FAQ

What does the ⬅️ left arrow emoji mean?

⬅️ shows an arrow pointing straight left inside a square. It means left, west, back or previous. People use it to point at something on the left or to suggest going back.

Are the backgrounds transparent?

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