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Leftwards Arrow Through Subset

U+297ASupplemental Arrows-B

Copy and paste ⥺. The Leftwards Arrow Through Subset character has Unicode code point U+297A and decimal HTML code ⥺.

Symbol codes

Unicode
U+297A
HTML Code
⥺
CSS Code
\297A
HEX Code
⥺

Technical properties

Unicode 18.0.0

Code point
U+297A
Decimal
10618
Unicode name
LEFTWARDS ARROW THROUGH SUBSET
Block
Supplemental Arrows-B · U+2900–U+297F
General category
Math Symbol (Sm)
Script
Common
Introduced
Unicode 3.2
JavaScript
"\u297A"

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About Leftwards Arrow Through Subset

⥺ is encoded in Unicode as code point U+297A (decimal 10618). Its official Unicode name is LEFTWARDS ARROW THROUGH SUBSET.

It belongs to the Supplemental Arrows-B block (U+2900–U+297F), its General Category is Math Symbol (Sm), and it was added in Unicode 3.2, released in 2002. Its script value is Common: it is shared across writing systems rather than belonging to one.

Sources: Unicode Character Database 18.0.0.

How to type or insert Leftwards Arrow Through Subset

Any device
Select Copy symbol, then paste with Ctrl+V, or ⌘+V on a Mac.
Microsoft Word
Type 297A, then press Alt+X.
macOS Character Viewer
Press Control+⌘+Space and search for “leftwards arrow through subset”.
Linux (GTK and IBus)
Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 297a, then press Space.
HTML
⥺. In a UTF-8 page you can also paste the character itself.
CSS
content: "\297A"; in a ::before or ::after rule.
JavaScript
"\u297A"

Common questions about Leftwards Arrow Through Subset

What is the Leftwards Arrow Through Subset symbol?

⥺ (Leftwards Arrow Through Subset) is a math symbol in Unicode’s Supplemental Arrows-B block. Its code point is U+297A, and it has been part of the standard since Unicode 3.2 (2002).

How do I copy and paste the Leftwards Arrow Through Subset symbol?

Select Copy symbol at the top of this page, then paste with Ctrl+V on Windows and Linux or ⌘+V on a Mac. On a phone, tap Copy symbol, then touch and hold where you want it and choose Paste. ⥺ pastes as ordinary text, so it works in documents, messages, and code.

How do I type the Leftwards Arrow Through Subset symbol on Windows?

In Microsoft Word, type 297A and press Alt+X to turn the code into ⥺. In any app, open Character Map from the Start menu, search for “leftwards arrow through subset”, then select and copy the character.

How do I type the Leftwards Arrow Through Subset symbol on a Mac?

Press Control+⌘+Space to open the Character Viewer, search for “leftwards arrow through subset”, and double-click the result to insert it.

How do I type the Leftwards Arrow Through Subset symbol on an iPhone or Android phone?

The simplest way is to copy it from this page and paste it where you need it. If you use it often, save it as a text shortcut: on iPhone, go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Text Replacement; with Gboard on Android, go to Gboard settings > Dictionary > Personal dictionary.

Can I use the Leftwards Arrow Through Subset symbol in Word, Google Docs, and social media?

Yes. ⥺ is a standard Unicode character, so you can paste it into Microsoft Word, Google Docs, emails, and posts or bios on Instagram, X, Facebook, and TikTok. In Google Docs you can also choose Insert > Special characters and search for “leftwards arrow through subset”. In Word, choose Insert > Symbol > More Symbols, set from to Unicode (hex), and enter 297A as the character code.

Is the Leftwards Arrow Through Subset symbol an emoji?

No. ⥺ is a text symbol, not an emoji. It takes the color and size of the surrounding text, and its exact shape depends on the font.

Why does the Leftwards Arrow Through Subset symbol show as a box or question mark?

An empty box or a question mark means the font on that device has no glyph for ⥺. The character is still there: it appears correctly wherever a font covers Unicode’s Supplemental Arrows-B block, and free font families such as Google Noto cover nearly all of Unicode.

What are the HTML and CSS codes for the Leftwards Arrow Through Subset symbol?

In HTML, write ⥺ (decimal) or ⥺ (hexadecimal). In CSS, use content: "\297A"; in a ::before or ::after rule, and in JavaScript "\u297A". See all HTML codes.