Emoji 0.6
BACK arrow
Also known as BACK, arrow
A black arrow pointing left, resembling the 'back' button on many devices.
Meaning
The BACK arrow emoji is commonly used to indicate navigation to a previous page or step. It's often seen in digital contexts where users need to go back to a prior screen or location, such as in web browsing or app interfaces. This symbol can also represent returning to an earlier point in time or sequence.
Unicode name
LEFTWARDS ARROW WITH HOOK
Platform designs
Apple
Apple's design features a simple, monochromatic arrow with a slight curve and hook at the base, consistent with their minimalist aesthetic.
Google
Google's rendition in the Noto Emoji set displays a clean, blocky style typical of their fonts, maintaining clarity across platforms.
Twitter
Twitter's Twemoji version presents a straightforward, stylized arrow that fits within the platform's playful yet functional emoji library.
Noto (Apache 2.0) · Twemoji (CC BY 4.0) · OpenMoji (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Frequently Asked Questions
Which category does 🔙 BACK arrow belong to?
🔙 BACK arrow belongs to the symbols category, which contains 224 emojis.
Which Unicode version added 🔙 BACK arrow?
🔙 BACK arrow was added in Emoji 0.6. Its codepoint is U+1F519, made up of 1 code points.
