Downwards Harpoon With Barb Rightwards Symbol
A harpoon-style arrow symbol pointing downward with a rightward barb.
U+21C2
⇂ (U+21C2) is a distinctive arrow/harpoon mark used to suggest a directed action or a specific directional cue. It’s useful in diagrams, design elements, and typography where you want something more specialized than a standard arrow. Below you’ll find meaning, practical uses, and ready-to-copy formats.
Downwards Harpoon With Barb Rightwards Symbol Meaning
The symbol ⇂ is called “DOWNWARDS HARPOON WITH BARB RIGHTWARDS” (Unicode U+21C2). Visually, it combines a downward direction with a harpoon-like point and a barb that extends to the right. This makes it suitable when you want a stronger, more directional or “targeting” feel than plain arrows, while still clearly communicating motion or direction. In general usage, it can be used to represent downward movement (or an event that goes down) while also indicating a rightward feature such as a branch, offset, or secondary direction. In UI, diagrams, and editorial layouts, it often functions as a visual connector or status cue.
Common uses
- •Diagram arrows showing a downward action with a rightward offset or barb
- •UI/UX callouts where a distinctive directional marker is needed
- •Instructional text to indicate a downward step with an additional rightward cue
- •Flowcharts or process diagrams to differentiate a specific type of transition
- •Editorial or poster typography to add a stylized directional icon
Examples
⇂ Downwards Harpoon with Barb Rightwards
- ⇂Move ⇂ to continue to the next section.
- ⇂Input path: ⇂ then proceed right.
- ⇂The arrow ⇂ marks the downward transfer point.
- ⇂Route change indicated by ⇂ (down and right).
- ⇂Connector ⇂ links this step to the next stage.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+21C2 | |
| HTML Entity | ⇂ | |
| HTML Code | ⇂ | |
| CSS | \21C2 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8642 | |
| Decimal | 8642 |
How to type Downwards Harpoon With Barb Rightwards Symbol (⇂)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8642 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 21C2 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 21C2. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 21c2, 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 Harpoon With Barb Rightwards symbol mean?
The symbol ⇂ is called “DOWNWARDS HARPOON WITH BARB RIGHTWARDS” (Unicode U+21C2). Visually, it combines a downward direction with a harpoon-like point and a barb that extends to the right. This makes it suitable when you want a stronger, more directional or “targeting” feel than plain arrows, while still clearly communicating motion or direction. In general usage, it can be used to represent downward movement (or an event that goes down) while also indicating a rightward feature such as a branch, offset, or secondary direction. In UI, diagrams, and editorial layouts, it often functions as a visual connector or status cue.
What is the Unicode code point for ⇂?
The Unicode code point for ⇂ is U+21C2.
How do I copy ⇂ in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ⇂
How do I use ⇂ in CSS or in a programming language?
CSS escape: \\21C2. JavaScript escape: \\u{21C2}.
Is ⇂ the same as a normal arrow?
It’s arrow-like, but it’s a specific “harpoon with barb” glyph. It conveys direction with a more stylized, targeted look than typical single-head arrows.