Downwards Arrow With Double Stroke Symbol
⇟ is a down arrow with a double stroke, used to indicate a downward action or direction.
U+21DF
The symbol ⇟ (U+21DF) is a downward-pointing arrow with a distinctive double-stroke look. It’s often used when a simple down arrow isn’t enough for visual clarity. Use it in documents, interfaces, and typography with the provided copy options.
Downwards Arrow With Double Stroke Symbol Meaning
⇟ is the “downwards arrow with double stroke” (Unicode U+21DF). Visually, it signals movement or direction downward, commonly paired with another arrow system to represent a “down” action that stands out from a single-stroke arrow. In interfaces and icons, it can imply scrolling down, moving to the next lower item, or decreasing a value. In writing, it may be used as a compact visual cue for “lower” or “decrease” in lists, diagrams, and edited text markers. Because it’s an arrow glyph, its meaning depends on the surrounding labels—always pair it with nearby text for best clarity.
Common uses
- •Marking a section that continues downward in a document or outline
- •Indicating “scroll down” or navigation direction in UI text labels
- •Showing a decrease or downward trend in charts within captions
- •Noting a down-movement action in instructions and checklists
- •Creating simple diagram arrows for lower-level steps in flow text
Examples
⇟ Downwards arrow with double stroke
- ⇟Scroll ⇟ to load more results.
- ⇟Use ⇟ to move to the next lower category.
- ⇟The value decreased ⇟ compared to last week.
- ⇟Continue reading below ⇟ for details.
- ⇟Select “Down” ⇟ to apply the next step.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+21DF | |
| HTML Entity | ⇟ | |
| HTML Code | ⇟ | |
| CSS | \21DF |
FAQ
What does the Downwards Arrow With Double Stroke symbol mean?
⇟ is the “downwards arrow with double stroke” (Unicode U+21DF). Visually, it signals movement or direction downward, commonly paired with another arrow system to represent a “down” action that stands out from a single-stroke arrow. In interfaces and icons, it can imply scrolling down, moving to the next lower item, or decreasing a value. In writing, it may be used as a compact visual cue for “lower” or “decrease” in lists, diagrams, and edited text markers. Because it’s an arrow glyph, its meaning depends on the surrounding labels—always pair it with nearby text for best clarity.
What is the Unicode for ⇟?
⇟ is Unicode U+21DF, named “DOWNWARDS ARROW WITH DOUBLE STROKE.”
How can I copy ⇟ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ⇟
What CSS escape can I use for ⇟?
Use: \\21DF
Is ⇟ the same as a regular down arrow (↓)?
Not exactly. ⇟ has a double-stroke style and is often chosen for extra visual distinction in navigation, UI labels, or diagrams.