Anticlockwise Top Semicircle Arrow Symbol

A symbol from the Arrow Symbols collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.

Symbol: ↶
Unicode: U+21B6
HTML entity: ↶
Category: Arrow Symbols

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About the anticlockwise top semicircle arrow symbol

This arrow is a symbol used in technical diagrams and interface controls to indicate a counterclockwise rotation or a return to a previous state, such as an undo function or a replay action. It specifically represents a half-circle turn in the anticlockwise direction, starting from the top and moving leftward, which distinguishes it from other directional arrows in the set.

How to type Anticlockwise Top Semicircle Arrow

Native keyboard shortcuts for each operating system — derived from the codepoint, so the steps below are always accurate.

Windows

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In Word / Outlook: type 21B6 then press Alt + X.
Anywhere: press Win + . to open the emoji & symbol picker, then search.

macOS

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Enable “Unicode Hex Input” in System Settings → Keyboard, then hold Option and type 21B6.
Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.