Down Fish Tail Symbol
⥿ is the “Down Fish Tail” arrow symbol, represented by Unicode U+297F.
U+297F
The ⥿ symbol is an uncommon arrow-style character called “Down Fish Tail.” It can be useful when you want a distinctive directional marker. This page helps you copy it and use its Unicode details correctly.
Down Fish Tail Symbol Meaning
⥿ is the Unicode character named “DOWN FISH TAIL” (U+297F). As an arrow-like symbol, it’s generally used to indicate direction downward, especially when you want a stylized or ornamental alternative to standard arrow glyphs. Because its design resembles a tail or flared end, it can also fit visual themes such as motion, flow, or movement cues in UI labels, diagrams, and decorative text. In most contexts, the practical meaning is simply “go down” or “downward movement,” rather than a special technical or cultural concept.
Common uses
- •Labeling a downward step in a list or workflow diagram
- •Indicating “down” direction in UI hints or onboarding text
- •Decorating headings or dividers to show movement or flow
- •Adding a playful marker in messages that describe lowering or descending
- •Using in data/infographic captions to denote downward trends
Examples
⥿ Down Fish Tail Symbol
- ⥿Scroll down ⥿ to view details.
- ⥿Step 2: go down ⥿ in the menu.
- ⥿The indicator points downward ⥿.
- ⥿Trend shows a decrease ⥿ compared to last week.
- ⥿Location is lower level ⥿ — follow the sign.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+297F | |
| HTML Entity | ⥿ | |
| HTML Code | ⥿ | |
| CSS | \297F | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10623 | |
| Decimal | 10623 |
How to type Down Fish Tail Symbol (⥿)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10623 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 297F then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 297F. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 297f, 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 the Down Fish Tail symbol mean?
⥿ is the Unicode character named “DOWN FISH TAIL” (U+297F). As an arrow-like symbol, it’s generally used to indicate direction downward, especially when you want a stylized or ornamental alternative to standard arrow glyphs. Because its design resembles a tail or flared end, it can also fit visual themes such as motion, flow, or movement cues in UI labels, diagrams, and decorative text. In most contexts, the practical meaning is simply “go down” or “downward movement,” rather than a special technical or cultural concept.
What Unicode code point is ⥿?
⥿ is Unicode U+297F (Unicode name: DOWN FISH TAIL).
How do I copy ⥿ for use in text or design?
Copy the character directly from this page (⥿). You can also paste it into your editor or design tool.
Can I use ⥿ in HTML or web pages?
Yes. Its HTML entity is ⥿ and its CSS/JS escapes are available for developers (CSS escape: \\297F, JavaScript escape: \\u{297F}).
Is ⥿ the same as a standard down arrow?
It’s arrow-like and commonly used to suggest “downward” direction, but it’s a distinct glyph from typical arrows like ↓.