U+2190
| Application | How to insert Leftwards Arrow |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Word | Type 2190, then press Alt+X |
| Excel / Google Sheets | Use the formula =UNICHAR(8592) |
| Google Docs | Insert → Special characters, then search "leftwards arrow" |
| HTML | ← or ← |
| CSS (content property) | content: "\2190" |
| JavaScript | "\u2190" |
A leftward-pointing arrow used to indicate direction or return.
Used for back navigation, return operations, and assignment in some programming notations.