Clockwise Gapped Circle Arrow Symbol

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

Symbol: ⟳
Unicode: U+27F3
HTML entity: ⟳
Category: Arrow Symbols

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About the clockwise gapped circle arrow symbol

A clockwise arrow formed as a circle with a gap in its circumference is a mathematical symbol representing a cyclic or rotational process, often signifying a repeating loop or a refresh operation. It appears in mathematical notation, particularly in geometry and set theory, to indicate a cyclic order or a transformation that returns to its starting point.

Outside mathematics, this symbol is occasionally used in technical diagrams and user interfaces to denote a reload or restart function, though it is less common than the solid clockwise arrow for that purpose. As a member of the Supplemental Arrows A block, it is part of a set of arrows designed for formal and technical contexts rather than decorative use.

How to type Clockwise Gapped Circle Arrow

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

Windows

2 options

In Word / Outlook: type 27F3 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 27F3.
Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.