Black Curved Downwards And Leftwards Arrow Symbol
⮨ is a black curved arrow pointing downwards and to the left.
U+2BA8
The symbol ⮨ (U+2BA8) is a curved arrow used to indicate movement or direction. Because it has a single, clear orientation, it’s handy in icons, labels, and UI hints. Below you’ll find practical uses plus copy-ready forms and code points.
Black Curved Downwards And Leftwards Arrow Symbol Meaning
⮨ is the “black curved downwards and leftwards arrow.” Its shape conveys a directional cue: moving down and to the left along a curved path. You’ll commonly see it in user interfaces and diagrams where an action or flow branches toward the lower-left. It can also be used in documents as a visual shorthand for navigation, redirects, or orientation (for example, “go down-left”). In text contexts, it works like an arrow marker in lists, instructions, map-style annotations, and status or workflow descriptions where you want a compact symbol rather than a full word.
Common uses
- •UI hints for navigating to the lower-left direction
- •Diagram and flowchart annotations that curve toward down-left
- •Map-style labels and directional notes in documents
- •Iconography for action buttons like “return” or “back-left”
- •Social or chat messages to indicate movement or redirect
Examples
⮨ Black Curved Down-Left Arrow
- ⮨Use ⮨ to indicate a down-left turn.
- ⮨Next step: go ⮨ from the main hallway.
- ⮨The signal redirects ⮨ at the intersection.
- ⮨In the diagram, the arrow curves ⮨ into the lower area.
- ⮨Options move ⮨ after confirming your choice.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2BA8 | |
| HTML Entity | ⮨ | |
| HTML Code | ⮨ | |
| CSS | \2BA8 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11176 | |
| Decimal | 11176 |
How to type Black Curved Downwards And Leftwards Arrow Symbol (⮨)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11176 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2BA8 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2BA8. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2ba8, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ⮨ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does ⮨ mean?
⮨ is a curved black arrow that points downwards and to the left, typically used as a directional cue in text, diagrams, and UI labels.
What is the Unicode for ⮨?
The Unicode code point is U+2BA8 (unicode name: BLACK CURVED DOWNWARDS AND LEFTWARDS ARROW).
How can I copy ⮨ in code?
You can use the HTML entity ⮨ or the escapes \\2BA8 and \\u{2BA8}, depending on your environment.
Is ⮨ an arrow, or is it something else?
It’s an arrow symbol in the “Arrows” category, specifically a black curved arrow with a down-left direction.