Rightwards Arrow With Corner Downwards Symbol
↴ is a rightward arrow that turns down at the corner, commonly used to indicate a directional flow.
U+21B4
↴ is a directional arrow symbol named “rightwards arrow with corner downwards” (Unicode U+21B4). It’s useful when you want to show movement or progression that turns downward after going right. You can copy it directly or use its HTML, CSS, and JavaScript escapes.
Rightwards Arrow With Corner Downwards Symbol Meaning
The ↴ character (Unicode U+21B4) is a rightwards arrow that includes a downward corner. In practice, it’s often used to suggest direction changes—like “go right, then down”—or to indicate a transition in a user interface or workflow. Designers may use it for panel navigation, step-by-step diagrams, or to label a path with a bend. In text, it can visually replace phrases such as “continue to the next section” or “move to the bottom-right,” especially in compact layouts where words would be too long.
Common uses
- •Labeling a bent route in diagrams or maps (right then down)
- •Marking navigation between UI sections that proceed rightward and then drop to another row
- •Representing steps in a workflow diagram with a turn or redirect
- •Indicating continuation in a document layout (continue, then move to a lower section)
- •Designing icons or badges that show a directional change toward a target area
Examples
↴ Rightwards Arrow With Corner Downwards
- ↴Place the file here ↴ then continue to the next step.
- ↴Set your path to the right ↴ and then down.
- ↴After you open Settings, use this button to proceed ↴.
- ↴Route overview: start, go right ↴, then descend.
- ↴Scroll direction hint: move right ↴ and check the lower panel.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+21B4 | |
| HTML Entity | ↴ | |
| HTML Code | ↴ | |
| CSS | \21B4 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8628 | |
| Decimal | 8628 |
How to type Rightwards Arrow With Corner Downwards Symbol (↴)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8628 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 21B4 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 21B4. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 21b4, 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 Rightwards Arrow With Corner Downwards symbol mean?
The ↴ character (Unicode U+21B4) is a rightwards arrow that includes a downward corner. In practice, it’s often used to suggest direction changes—like “go right, then down”—or to indicate a transition in a user interface or workflow. Designers may use it for panel navigation, step-by-step diagrams, or to label a path with a bend. In text, it can visually replace phrases such as “continue to the next section” or “move to the bottom-right,” especially in compact layouts where words would be too long.
What Unicode character is ↴?
↴ is “RIGHTWARDS ARROW WITH CORNER DOWNWARDS” with Unicode code point U+21B4.
How do I insert ↴ in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ↴.
What CSS escape can I use for ↴?
Use the CSS escape: \\21B4.
What JavaScript escape works for ↴?
Use the JavaScript escape: \\u{21B4}.