Downwards Paired Arrows Symbol
⇊ represents downwards paired arrows for clear downward direction in text and interfaces.
U+21CA
The symbol ⇊ is called downwards paired arrows. It’s commonly used when you want to indicate a downward movement or paired actions in a compact way. You can copy it into design tools, documents, or code.
Downwards Paired Arrows Symbol Meaning
⇊ (Downwards paired arrows, Unicode U+21CA) visually communicates direction downward using a pair of arrows. It’s often used in headings, labels, and UI elements to imply “move down,” “scroll down,” or “reduce/decline” in a straightforward, directional way. Because it shows two arrow marks, it can also suggest paired steps, two elements moving together, or a repeated downward action. In writing and diagrams, it may help reinforce hierarchy or workflow states where “lower” or “next down” is the intended meaning. When space is limited, ⇊ provides a clear symbol without extra words.
Common uses
- •Indicating “scroll down” or “view more” in app and website prompts
- •Marking a downward status change in dashboards (e.g., “decrease” or “downtrend”)
- •Labeling steps in a workflow diagram where multiple items move to a lower stage
- •Designing icons or UI indicators for accordion, collapsible sections, or reveal panels
- •Formatting text in guides and checklists to show paired actions that go down
Examples
⇊ Downwards Paired Arrows Symbol
- ⇊Scroll ⇊ to see the full list.
- ⇊Pricing updated ⇊ due to a seasonal decrease.
- ⇊Next stage: send documents ⇊ (approval queue).
- ⇊Download starts ⇊ after you confirm the request.
- ⇊Use the arrow buttons ⇊ to move both items to the lower row.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+21CA | |
| HTML Entity | ⇊ | |
| HTML Code | ⇊ | |
| CSS | \21CA | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8650 | |
| Decimal | 8650 |
How to type Downwards Paired Arrows Symbol (⇊)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8650 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 21CA then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 21CA. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 21ca, 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 Paired Arrows symbol mean?
⇊ (Downwards paired arrows, Unicode U+21CA) visually communicates direction downward using a pair of arrows. It’s often used in headings, labels, and UI elements to imply “move down,” “scroll down,” or “reduce/decline” in a straightforward, directional way. Because it shows two arrow marks, it can also suggest paired steps, two elements moving together, or a repeated downward action. In writing and diagrams, it may help reinforce hierarchy or workflow states where “lower” or “next down” is the intended meaning. When space is limited, ⇊ provides a clear symbol without extra words.
What is the Unicode name and code point for ⇊?
The Unicode name is “DOWNWARDS PAIRED ARROWS” and the code point is U+21CA.
How can I copy ⇊ quickly?
Copy the character directly from this page (⇊) and paste it into your document, design, or chat.
Is ⇊ the same as a normal down arrow?
It’s related, but ⇊ specifically shows paired down arrows, making it visually distinct from single down arrows.
How do I use ⇊ in HTML or CSS?
HTML entity: ⇊. CSS escape: \\21CA.