↩
Return Arrow Symbol ↩
↩ is LEFTWARDS ARROW WITH HOOK (U+21A9) in the Arrows block.
How to type ↩
| Word (Windows) | 21A9 → Alt + XType the code, then press Alt + X. |
|---|---|
| Mac | Edit › Emoji & Symbols (Control + Command + Space), then searchSearch for “leftwards arrow with hook”. |
| iPhone / Android | Copy it from this page and paste. Most phone keyboards do not have it. |
↩ Unicode and HTML codes
| Unicode name | LEFTWARDS ARROW WITH HOOK |
|---|---|
| Code point | U+21A9 |
| Unicode block | Arrows |
| HTML entity | ↩ |
| HTML numeric | ↩ |
| CSS | content: "\21A9"; |
| JavaScript | "\u21A9" |
| Python | "\u21A9" · "\N{LEFTWARDS ARROW WITH HOOK}" |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 86 A9 |
Related symbols: Arrows
↕Up Down Arrow
↖North West Arrow
↗North East Arrow
↘South East Arrow
↙South West Arrow
⇐Leftwards Double Arrow
⇑Upwards Double Arrow
⇓Downwards Double Arrow
⇕Up Down Double Arrow
⇄Rightwards Arrow Over Leftwards Arrow
FAQ
How do I type ↩ on Windows?
There is no Alt code for it. In Word, type 21A9 and press Alt+X, or copy it from this page.
How do I type ↩ on a Mac?
Press Control + Command + Space and search for “leftwards arrow with hook”, or copy it from this page.
What is the HTML code for ↩?
↩ or ↩. In CSS use content: "\21A9".
The exact look of a symbol depends on the font and device.