Backslanted South Arrow With Hooked Tail Symbol
⭛ is a backslanted down arrow with a hooked tail, useful for indicating direction, flow, or continuation.
U+2B5B
⭛ (Unicode U+2B5B) is an arrow symbol in the “Arrows” category. It’s often used as a directional mark in UI, diagrams, or stylized text. Below you’ll find practical meaning, examples, and ready-to-copy variations.
Backslanted South Arrow With Hooked Tail Symbol Meaning
⭛ is a backslanted south (downward) arrow with a hooked tail. Visually, it suggests moving in a downward or “go down/turn down” direction while also adding a distinctive, stylized tail that can imply a transition, lead-in, or continuation. In design and writing, it may be used to label steps, indicate flow between sections, or decorate bullet points where a downward cue is helpful. Because the symbol is more decorative than plain arrows (like ↓), it’s especially useful when you want a directional hint with a unique look—without needing images or icons.
Common uses
- •UI flow indicators for “next step” or “move down” actions
- •Diagram labels showing downward movement or transitions
- •Stylized bullet points for lists that progress downward
- •Decorative separators in headings or section breaks
- •Marking items that require scrolling or moving to the next section
Examples
⭛ Backslanted South Arrow with Hooked Tail
- ⭛Step 2 ⭛ Review the details below
- ⭛Scroll down ⭛ for more options
- ⭛Menu ⭛ Settings ⭛ Preferences
- ⭛Process flow: Input ⭛ Output
- ⭛Please click ⭛ to continue
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2B5B | |
| HTML Entity | ⭛ | |
| HTML Code | ⭛ | |
| CSS | \2B5B |
FAQ
What is the Unicode code point for ⭛?
⭛ has Unicode code point U+2B5B.
How can I copy ⭛ for use on a website?
You can copy the character directly. For HTML, you can also use the provided entity: ⭛.
What does ⭛ typically mean?
It usually indicates a downward direction with a stylized hooked tail—often used for flow, transitions, or “go down/continue” cues.
Can I use ⭛ in CSS or JavaScript?
Yes. CSS escape is \\2B5B, and JavaScript escape is \\u{2B5B}.