Downwards Heavy Compressed Arrow Symbol
A heavy, compressed arrow pointing downward, used to signal a strong move down or descending direction.
U+1F843
The 🡃 emoji is a downwards heavy compressed arrow character. It’s useful for showing a clear downward direction with a bold, compact look. You can copy it directly or use it in web code using its Unicode details.
Downwards Heavy Compressed Arrow Symbol Meaning
🡃 (DOWNWARDS HEAVY COMPRESSED ARROW, U+1F843) represents a downward direction with a heavy, compressed style. Visually, it suggests moving down, scrolling or collapsing content, dropping to a lower level, or emphasizing a “go down” instruction. Because it’s a specific arrow glyph, it’s often used in UI labels, directional cues, and instructional text where a standard arrow may feel too light. In writing and design, it can also help add emphasis to steps in a process that progress downward (for example, step lists or nested menus).
Common uses
- •User interface cues like “scroll down” or “expand” indicators
- •Directional labels in maps, diagrams, or workflow steps
- •Instructional text for lowering, dropping, or selecting a lower option
- •Designing icons for menus or collapsible sections
- •Emphasis in posts and documentation to show a strong downward action
Examples
🡃 Downwards Heavy Compressed Arrow
- 🡃Scroll down for more details 🡃
- 🡃Select the next level 🡃
- 🡃Tap to move down 🡃
- 🡃Download starts automatically—downward progress 🡃
- 🡃Lower the value to continue 🡃
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1F843 | |
| HTML Entity | 🡃 | |
| HTML Code | 🡃 | |
| CSS | \1F843 | |
| Decimal | 129091 |
How to type Downwards Heavy Compressed Arrow Symbol (🡃)
On Windows
In Word, type 1F843 then press Alt + X. Or open the emoji picker with Windows key + period.
On Mac
Press Control + Command + Space to open Character Viewer and search for the character.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1f843, 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 🡃 mean?
It means “downwards” with a heavy, compressed arrow style—commonly used to indicate a strong downward direction or action.
How can I copy the character quickly?
Copy the symbol directly from this page: 🡃.
What are the Unicode details for 🡃?
Unicode name: DOWNWARDS HEAVY COMPRESSED ARROW. Code point: U+1F843.
How do I use it in HTML or code?
HTML entity: 🡃. CSS escape: \\1F843. JavaScript escape: \\u{1F843}.