Downwards Squared Arrow Symbol
A down-pointing squared arrow symbol used to indicate a downward direction or emphasis in compact UI text.
U+1F83B
🠻 is the Downwards Squared Arrow character. It’s an arrow glyph that can be used in plain text for directional cues and UI-like labels. Below you’ll find meaning, practical uses, and copy-ready code points.
Downwards Squared Arrow Symbol Meaning
🠻 (Unicode name: DOWNWARDS SQUARED ARROW, code point U+1F83B) is a directional arrow pointing downward. Because it’s a single glyph, people often use it as a compact icon in text-based contexts—such as indicating “down” actions, sorting order, navigation hints, or a downward state change. It does not carry a special, widely standardized cultural meaning on its own; its main value is visual direction. In interfaces and messaging, it helps convey intent quickly without needing words, especially when space is limited or when consistent iconography matters.
Common uses
- •Indicating a downward action, such as “download” or “move down” in compact button labels
- •Showing sorting order (e.g., descending) in simple text headers
- •Marking a downward direction in instructions or diagrams written in plain text
- •Denoting a status change like “below/under threshold” in dashboards and notes
- •Decorating headings or section labels to create a clear downward navigation cue
Examples
🠻 Downwards Squared Arrow
- 🠻Press 🠻 to move to the next item below.
- 🠻Sort: Value 🠻 (descending).
- 🠻This setting moves the control 🠻 in the list.
- 🠻Threshold status: under limit 🠻.
- 🠻Scroll direction: go 🠻 to continue.
Variations
Ready to copy
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1F83B | |
| HTML Entity | 🠻 | |
| HTML Code | 🠻 | |
| CSS | \1F83B | |
| Decimal | 129083 |
How to type Downwards Squared Arrow Symbol (🠻)
On Windows
In Word, type 1F83B 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 1f83b, 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 Squared Arrow symbol mean?
🠻 (Unicode name: DOWNWARDS SQUARED ARROW, code point U+1F83B) is a directional arrow pointing downward. Because it’s a single glyph, people often use it as a compact icon in text-based contexts—such as indicating “down” actions, sorting order, navigation hints, or a downward state change. It does not carry a special, widely standardized cultural meaning on its own; its main value is visual direction. In interfaces and messaging, it helps convey intent quickly without needing words, especially when space is limited or when consistent iconography matters.
What is the Unicode for 🠻?
🠻 is Unicode code point U+1F83B (Unicode name: DOWNWARDS SQUARED ARROW).
How do I copy and paste this symbol?
Copy the character from this page (🠻) and paste it into your document, website, or chat. For reliable results in code, use the HTML entity or escapes listed on the page.
What are the HTML and escape codes for 🠻?
HTML entity: 🠻. CSS escape: \1F83B. JavaScript escape: \u{1F83B}.
Does 🠻 have a special meaning beyond pointing downward?
Its most practical meaning is the downward direction. It doesn’t have a widely established additional cultural or symbolic meaning by itself.