Leftwards Arrow From Downwards Arrow Symbol
indicates a leftward direction branching from a downwards arrow.
U+1F8C0
is a directional arrow symbol named “Leftwards Arrow from Downwards Arrow.” It’s useful when you want to show motion that turns left after coming from below. You can copy it easily for UI hints, diagrams, and messaging.
Leftwards Arrow From Downwards Arrow Symbol Meaning
The symbol (Unicode U+1F8C0) is a directional arrow that combines two ideas: a downwards arrow and a resulting leftward arrow. In plain text, it’s typically used to visually communicate a “turn left after moving down” or “go down then left” instruction. Designers and writers often choose it to add clarity where a simple arrow isn’t specific enough, such as step-by-step guidance, workflow branching, or interface cues that indicate a route change. Because it’s part of the “Arrows” category, it’s best treated as a visual navigation/transition marker rather than a general-purpose punctuation mark.
Common uses
- •Route instructions in guides: “move down, then left”
- •UI hints for navigation controls or menu transitions
- •Flowcharts and process steps showing a turn from downward to leftward
- •Commenting on diagrams in documentation and collaboration tools
- •Social posts explaining a direction in an infographic-style caption
Examples
Leftwards Arrow from Downwards Arrow
- Go down the hallway then enter the left door.
- Step 2: Move forward, then turn left .
- The route changes here: down to left .
- For the diagram, connect the nodes using the down-to-left arrow .
- Select the option shown and follow the path .
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1F8C0 | |
| HTML Entity | 🣀 | |
| HTML Code | 🣀 | |
| CSS | \1F8C0 |
FAQ
What does mean?
is a leftwards arrow from a downwards arrow, commonly used to show a direction change: go down then turn left.
What is the Unicode for ?
Its Unicode code point is U+1F8C0.
How can I copy into my project?
Copy the character directly (), or use its HTML entity 🣀 or escapes like \\1F8C0 / \\u{1F8C0}.
Where should I use this symbol?
It works well in navigation hints, UI labels, step-by-step instructions, and diagram-like writing where “down then left” needs to be clear.