Downwards Dashed Arrow Symbol
⇣ is a downwards dashed arrow symbol (U+21E3) used to indicate moving down or a descending direction.
U+21E3
The ⇣ symbol is known as the downwards dashed arrow. It’s commonly used in UI and text to suggest a downward direction or a descending action. You can copy it directly or insert it using standard character codes.
Downwards Dashed Arrow Symbol Meaning
⇣ (U+21E3) is the “downwards dashed arrow” character, belonging to the arrows category. Visually, it points downward and is styled with dashes, which often makes it feel like a subtle or transitional indicator rather than a bold, solid arrow. In practice, people use it to communicate “move down,” “go to the next lower level,” or “a value is decreasing.” It can also be used to label downloads or to imply a downward flow in layouts, menus, and dashboards. While it may appear in different design contexts, its most common role is directional: indicating descent or downward movement.
Common uses
- •Indicating descending values in charts and dashboards (e.g., “trend down”).
- •Labeling UI actions like “scroll down” or “go to the lower section.”
- •Signaling download-related status in text (e.g., “downloading” indicators).
- •Marking a downward navigation path in documentation or site structure.
- •Highlighting “lower tier” or “below” categories in lists and forms.
Examples
⇣ Downwards Dashed Arrow Symbol
- ⇣Sales trend: ⇣ 3% this week
- ⇣Scroll for more ⇣
- ⇣Download starts ⇣
- ⇣Go to the next section ⇣
- ⇣Temperature dropping ⇣
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+21E3 | |
| HTML Entity | ⇣ | |
| HTML Code | ⇣ | |
| CSS | \21E3 |
FAQ
What does the Downwards Dashed Arrow symbol mean?
⇣ (U+21E3) is the “downwards dashed arrow” character, belonging to the arrows category. Visually, it points downward and is styled with dashes, which often makes it feel like a subtle or transitional indicator rather than a bold, solid arrow. In practice, people use it to communicate “move down,” “go to the next lower level,” or “a value is decreasing.” It can also be used to label downloads or to imply a downward flow in layouts, menus, and dashboards. While it may appear in different design contexts, its most common role is directional: indicating descent or downward movement.
What is the Unicode code point for ⇣?
The Unicode code point for ⇣ is U+21E3.
How do I type or insert ⇣ in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ⇣
How do I use ⇣ in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\21E3. JavaScript escape: \\u{21E3}.
When should I use a dashed down arrow instead of a solid one?
Use ⇣ when you want a more subtle or transitional “downward” cue, such as indicating a descending trend or a gentle move to a lower section.