Downwards Zigzag Arrow Symbol
↯ is the downwards zigzag arrow symbol used to suggest a drop, descent, or a breaking signal.
U+21AF
The ↯ symbol (Unicode U+21AF) is a downwards zigzag arrow. It’s compact, eye-catching, and works well as a directional cue in text and interfaces. Below you’ll find its meaning and practical ways to copy and use it.
Downwards Zigzag Arrow Symbol Meaning
The ↯ symbol—called the Downwards Zigzag Arrow—visually combines an arrow pointing down with a zigzag path. In general writing and UI design, it can imply a sudden decrease, a descent with interruption, or a signal that is changing downward rather than smoothly. Because the direction is clearly down, it’s often used as an attention marker for “go down,” “decrease,” or “drop” (for example, in status messages or callouts). It’s also used decoratively or as a stylistic indicator when you want motion or urgency without using longer phrases. As with any symbol, exact interpretation depends on the surrounding text.
Common uses
- •Indicating a sudden drop or decrease in dashboards and reports
- •Highlighting a downward movement in UI steps or progress/status messages
- •Tagging alerts where the state moves downward or becomes less favorable
- •Adding decorative direction cues in infographics and charts
- •Labeling downward transitions in tutorials, settings, or instructions
Examples
↯ Downwards Zigzag Arrow Symbol
- ↯Sales today: ↯ -8%
- ↯Warning: ↯ Status changed to “decreasing”
- ↯Move ↯ to lower the volume
- ↯Temperature trend ↯ dropping fast
- ↯Step 2: ↯ decrease the value, then confirm
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+21AF | |
| HTML Entity | ↯ | |
| HTML Code | ↯ | |
| CSS | \21AF |
FAQ
What Unicode character is ↯?
↯ is the Unicode character named “DOWNWARDS ZIGZAG ARROW” with code point U+21AF.
How do I copy the ↯ symbol?
You can copy it directly from this page and paste it into your editor, design tool, or message. If you need compatibility, use the escapes listed on the page.
What does ↯ usually mean in text?
It commonly suggests a downward change that feels sudden or interrupted—like a drop, descent, or a downward signal—based on surrounding context.
What is the HTML or CSS escape for ↯?
HTML entity: ↯ . CSS escape: \\21AF . (JavaScript escape: \\u{21AF}).