South East Arrow Symbol
The ↘ symbol (U+2198) is a south east direction arrow used to indicate movement or emphasis toward that corner.
U+2198
↘ is the Unicode “SOUTH EAST ARROW” (U+2198). It’s commonly used in UI labels, diagrams, and text to show a down-and-right (south east) direction. Copy it using the code points if you need consistent rendering across platforms.
South East Arrow Symbol Meaning
The ↘ character is a directional arrow pointing toward the “south east” direction. In text and interfaces, it often communicates movement, progression, or emphasis toward the lower-right direction. You’ll see it used to suggest a “go to next section,” “move down-right,” or “falling”/“declining” in contexts where direction matters (such as charts, workflow steps, or diagram callouts). In design layouts, it can indicate an anchored connection between elements, like a connector that trends down and to the right. It’s a simple arrow glyph with a consistent Unicode identity (U+2198), making it reliable for cross-platform copy and code usage.
Common uses
- •Indicating a down-right action in buttons, menus, or navigation prompts
- •Labeling workflow steps or diagram arrows that point toward the next lower-right stage
- •Annotating charts or visual callouts where a trend moves down and to the right
- •Marking direction in maps, diagrams, or UI guidance text
- •Emphasizing “down-right” alignment or relationship between two elements in mockups
Examples
↘ South East Arrow Symbol (Copy & Use)
- ↘Click here to continue ↘
- ↘Move the marker ↘ to reach the target
- ↘Results trend: down-right ↘
- ↘Next step points ↘
- ↘Connection line goes ↘ toward the panel
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2198 | |
| HTML Entity | ↘ | |
| HTML Code | ↘ | |
| CSS | \2198 |
FAQ
What Unicode character is ↘?
↘ is the Unicode character “SOUTH EAST ARROW” with code point U+2198.
How do I copy ↘ for use in code?
You can copy the character directly, or use the provided escapes: CSS \\2198, JavaScript \\u{2198}, or HTML entity ↘.
What does ↘ usually indicate in text?
It most commonly indicates a down-and-right (south east) direction for movement, progression, or emphasis in UI and diagrams.
Will ↘ look the same on different devices?
Because it’s a standard Unicode character (U+2198), it should render consistently as long as the font supports Unicode arrows. If you need reliable rendering, test with your target fonts.