Left Arrow on Telegram

What it signals here

sticker mapping

Paired with directional sticker packs; often used in channels to point to earlier posts.

channel use

Channel admins use it to link back to a previous message or pinned announcement.

group meaning

In group chats it's used to quote or reference a specific earlier message in the thread.

bot context

Bots use ⬅️ as a 'back' button in inline keyboard navigation menus.

See it elsewhere