Chevron Arrow (Left) Free Icons | Vector Assets

Standard UI for “Go Back” action, “V-shaped (Left) Arrow”

Simple line drawing icon facing left, like letter “V” of alphabet fell sideways. This shape called “Chevron” in technical terms has higher visibility than conventional “<” symbol, and is standardly used as operation button to “Return to previous element” in slideshows and image galleries.

Specific Usage Scenes and Suggestions

This icon becomes essential in scenes where user wants to look back at previous content or trace back time series.

• For Operation of Slideshow / Carousel
  As navigation to “Return to previous image” by placing on left side in main visual or product image gallery. Used in pair with right arrow.
• For “Previous” of Pagination
  As an icon indicating link to “Prev” or “Previous page” in article list or search result page.
• For “Last Month” Display of Calendar
  As a button to turn calendar to “Last month (Past)” in schedule reservation screens.
• For Decoration of “Back” Link
  As a mark visually supplementing action of returning by attaching to head of text link like “Back to list” or “To top page.”
• For Hierarchy Expression of Breadcrumb List
  As a separator symbol to induce line of sight from current location to parent category (left side).

Editing Tips and Benefits of SVG Format

Free materials distributed on this site are also provided in vector format (SVG file) that does not deteriorate.

When using in slideshow, placing “translucent circle” or “square background” on edge of image and putting this white chevron icon on it secures visibility on any photo. Also, in first slide (state where cannot go back further), lowering opacity to show “Disable” is standard of UI design.

Related Keywords

Arrow, V-shape, Chevron, Left, Left facing, Return, Back, Prev, Slide, Carousel, Pagination, Calendar, UI, Icon