dashleftarrow
Displays a dashed horizontal arrow pointing leftward, commonly used in mathematical notation and diagrams.
Overview
Serves as a specialized arrow variant for mathematical and technical documentation where a dashed left-pointing arrow is needed to indicate specific relationships or transformations.
- Often used in commutative diagrams and mathematical proofs
- Helpful for indicating reverse mappings or inverse relationships
- Particularly useful in category theory and abstract algebra
- Provides visual distinction from solid arrows when multiple arrow types are needed in the same context
Examples
Showing a dashed left arrow in a mapping notation.
f: A \dashleftarrow BIndicating a reverse process or reaction with a dashed arrow.
2H_2O \dashleftarrow 2H_2 + O_2Representing a backward implication with uncertainty.
P(x) \dashleftarrow Q(x)