down-left arrow Emoji
↙️ is the down-left arrow symbol, used to indicate direction, navigation cues, or a diagonal movement.
U+2199 U+FE0F
The ↙️ symbol is a down-left arrow used as a clear directional marker. It works well in UI text, labels, and visual instructions. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode code point in your code.
down-left arrow Emoji Meaning
↙️ (DOWN-LEFT ARROW) visually indicates movement or direction toward the lower left. In everyday writing and interfaces, it often signals “go down and left,” a diagonal navigation cue, or a return/retreat style motion. Because it’s an arrow, it can also help structure lists and instructions where you want a quick visual indicator without adding extra words. In design contexts, ↙️ can be used to reinforce layout flow, such as pointing at a control, highlighting a step that moves toward the left-hand side, or marking a diagonal direction on a graphic. Its Unicode representation includes U+2199 with an emoji variation selector (U+FE0F).
Common uses
- •Directional instructions in menus, maps, or tutorials
- •UI callouts that indicate a diagonal movement (down and left)
- •Step indicators in workflows where a task moves to the left and down
- •Captions or annotations on diagrams and screen mockups
- •Emphasis markers in text-based lists and instructions
Examples
↙️ Down-Left Arrow Symbol
- ↙️Press ↙️ to move down-left.
- ↙️Goal: ↙️ move toward the highlighted area.
- ↙️Step 2: Drag ↙️ to reposition the item.
- ↙️Use the ↙️ arrow to navigate back to the left panel.
- ↙️The player moves ↙️ when holding the left-down input.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2199 U+FE0F | |
| HTML Entity | ↙ | |
| HTML Code | ↙ | |
| CSS | \2199 |
FAQ
What does ↙️ mean?
↙️ is the down-left arrow, commonly used to indicate movement or a direction toward the lower left.
How do I copy the symbol ↙️?
Copy the character directly from this page, or use the provided code point U+2199 U+FE0F in your text editor or app.
What is the Unicode code point for ↙️?
It is U+2199 U+FE0F.
Can I use ↙️ in HTML or CSS?
Yes. The HTML entity is ↙, and in CSS it can be represented with \\2199 (the symbol includes the emoji variation selector).