Short Backslanted South Arrow Symbol
⭏ is a short backslanted arrow pointing south, used as a compact direction or movement indicator.
U+2B4F
⭏ is a compact arrow symbol designed to signal downward or southward movement at a glance. Because it’s short and backslanted, it fits well in tight UI labels, notes, and typographic layouts. Copy it directly or use the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
Short Backslanted South Arrow Symbol Meaning
⭏ is the Unicode symbol named “SHORT BACKSLANTED SOUTH ARROW.” It visually represents an arrow pointing generally downward (south), with a short length and a backslanted orientation. In practical writing and design, it’s often used as a compact direction cue—such as indicating “down,” “next step,” “move down,” or a downward scroll/flow marker—without taking up much space. Since it’s an arrow glyph, its meaning is typically interpreted by context (UI labels, documentation, diagrams, or annotation marks) rather than as a universal symbol with a single fixed interpretation.
Common uses
- •UI labels and button captions to indicate moving down or navigating to a lower option
- •Document annotations and workflow notes for “next” items that progress downward
- •Navigation cues in dashboards (e.g., “show more” or “expand” behaviors described as downwards)
- •Typography and posters where space is limited but a directional marker is needed
- •Technical diagrams or lists to visually show downward movement or ordering
Examples
⭏ Short Backslanted South Arrow
- ⭏Scroll for details ⭏
- ⭏Step 2: move down ⭏
- ⭏Options ▼ (or ⭏) to expand
- ⭏Decrease value ⭏
- ⭏Proceed to the next section ⭏
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2B4F | |
| HTML Entity | ⭏ | |
| HTML Code | ⭏ | |
| CSS | \2B4F |
FAQ
How do I copy ⭏ to use in text or design?
Copy the character ⭏ directly from this page, or insert it using the provided HTML/escape code in your editor or project.
What is the Unicode name and code point for ⭏?
Its Unicode name is “SHORT BACKSLANTED SOUTH ARROW,” and its code point is U+2B4F.
What does ⭏ usually mean in writing?
It commonly acts as a compact downward (southward) direction cue, with the exact meaning determined by context like “move down,” “scroll,” or “next step below.”
How can I use ⭏ in HTML, CSS, or JavaScript?
HTML entity: ⭏ | CSS escape: \\2B4F | JavaScript escape: \\u{2B4F}.