Black Leftwards Bullet

Commonly known as the Black Leftwards Bullet, this symbol is a solid, horizontal mark resembling an arrow or a stylized bullet point pointing toward the left. It belongs to the General Punctuation block and is characterized as a common script element used for directional emphasis. While it functions similarly to a standard circular bullet, its specific orientation provides a clear vector within a layout.

In practical typography, this character is often used to indicate a return to a previous point or to mark items in a list where the text flow requires a backward-pointing indicator. It appears in technical manuals to highlight specific interface elements and in creative social media posts as a decorative pointer. In certain informational signage, it serves as a minimalist way to direct a reader’s attention toward corresponding data located to the left of the symbol.