Downwards Arrow With Corner Leftwards Symbol
↵ is a down arrow with a corner pointing left, used to indicate a specific direction or action.
U+21B5
The symbol ↵ is known in Unicode as the downwards arrow with corner leftwards (U+21B5). It’s commonly used to convey a directional cue in text and UI. You can copy it directly or use its HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
Downwards Arrow With Corner Leftwards Symbol Meaning
↵ (Unicode: DOWNWARDS ARROW WITH CORNER LEFTWARDS, U+21B5) visually combines a downward arrow with a leftward corner. In practice, it’s used as a compact directional indicator—often for UI instructions, menu hints, or labels that describe moving down while also shifting left. Because the design is specific, it can also function as a “special arrow” alternative when a standard down arrow (↓) doesn’t match the intended layout. Developers may include it in documentation, button text, or text-based diagrams where a clear, single-character cue is helpful.
Common uses
- •UI instruction labels (e.g., “go down and left” hints)
- •Directional icons in text-based menus and dashboards
- •Marking steps in guides or checklists using a distinct arrow glyph
- •Documentation and mockups for layout or navigation diagrams
- •Developer notes where a single-character directional marker is preferred
Examples
↵ Downwards Arrow with Corner Leftwards
- ↵Press ↵ to confirm.
- ↵Use ↵ to move to the next field below-left.
- ↵Step 2: navigate ↵, then select the option.
- ↵The focus will jump ↵ after you submit.
- ↵Follow the arrows: ↵ (down-left), then ↗ (up-right).
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+21B5 | |
| HTML Entity | ↵ | |
| HTML Code | ↵ | |
| CSS | \21B5 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8629 | |
| Decimal | 8629 |
How to type Downwards Arrow With Corner Leftwards Symbol (↵)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8629 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 21B5 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 21B5. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 21b5, 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 With Corner Leftwards symbol mean?
↵ (Unicode: DOWNWARDS ARROW WITH CORNER LEFTWARDS, U+21B5) visually combines a downward arrow with a leftward corner. In practice, it’s used as a compact directional indicator—often for UI instructions, menu hints, or labels that describe moving down while also shifting left. Because the design is specific, it can also function as a “special arrow” alternative when a standard down arrow (↓) doesn’t match the intended layout. Developers may include it in documentation, button text, or text-based diagrams where a clear, single-character cue is helpful.
What is the Unicode code point for ↵?
The Unicode code point for ↵ is U+21B5.
How can I copy ↵ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ↵.
What escape sequences work in code?
CSS escape: \\21B5. JavaScript (Unicode): \\u{21B5}.
Is ↵ the same as a standard down arrow (↓)?
No. ↵ is specifically “downwards arrow with corner leftwards,” so its direction cue includes a leftward corner, making it different from ↓.