Downwards Arrow From Bar Symbol
↧ shows a downward arrow with a base bar, used to indicate moving down or a downward direction.
U+21A7
The symbol ↧ is known as the Downwards Arrow from Bar (U+21A7). It visually combines a bar with a downward arrow to suggest descent or downward action. Use it in UI labels, documents, and text to clearly communicate direction.
Downwards Arrow From Bar Symbol Meaning
↧ (Downwards Arrow from Bar) is a directional arrow character that points downward from a horizontal bar. In everyday writing and interfaces, it’s commonly used to indicate “move down,” “scroll down,” or “go to the next lower level,” especially where a plain arrow might feel too generic. Because it includes a base bar, it can also suggest an anchored downward action—like a dropdown control, a collapse/expand cue, or a transition to a lower state in workflows. It’s primarily a visual signifier rather than a word substitute, so it works best alongside short labels or UI text.
Common uses
- •Indicating scroll down or viewing the next section in a document or webpage
- •Labeling navigation controls for moving to a lower menu level
- •Representing a dropdown/collapse action in user interfaces
- •Marking downward movement or ranking changes in dashboards and tables
- •Adding directional emphasis in diagrams, instructions, and workflow steps
Examples
↧ Downwards Arrow from Bar
- ↧Scroll down ↧ to see the full results.
- ↧Choose a category, then continue downward ↧ for sub-items.
- ↧Click to collapse the panel ↧.
- ↧Status changed to “in progress” ↧ lower priority.
- ↧Move down ↧ in the checklist to the next step.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+21A7 | |
| HTML Entity | ↧ | |
| HTML Code | ↧ | |
| CSS | \21A7 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8615 | |
| Decimal | 8615 |
How to type Downwards Arrow From Bar Symbol (↧)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8615 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 21A7 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 21A7. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 21a7, 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 Downwards Arrow From Bar symbol mean?
↧ (Downwards Arrow from Bar) is a directional arrow character that points downward from a horizontal bar. In everyday writing and interfaces, it’s commonly used to indicate “move down,” “scroll down,” or “go to the next lower level,” especially where a plain arrow might feel too generic. Because it includes a base bar, it can also suggest an anchored downward action—like a dropdown control, a collapse/expand cue, or a transition to a lower state in workflows. It’s primarily a visual signifier rather than a word substitute, so it works best alongside short labels or UI text.
What is the Unicode name of ↧?
The Unicode name is “DOWNWARDS ARROW FROM BAR”.
What is the Unicode code point for ↧?
The code point is U+21A7.
How can I copy ↧ for use in HTML?
You can copy the character directly, or use the HTML entity: ↧
How do I insert ↧ using CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\21A7. JavaScript escape: \\u{21A7}.