South West Black Arrow Symbol
A bold arrow pointing toward the southwest, useful for directional indicators and UI cues.
U+2B0B
⬋ is the South West Black Arrow. It’s commonly used when you need a clear “down-left” direction in text. You can copy it directly or use standard Unicode escapes in code.
South West Black Arrow Symbol Meaning
The ⬋ symbol (Unicode U+2B0B) is a thick, black arrow pointing to the southwest, typically read as down and left. In documents and interfaces, it often serves as a simple directional marker—such as indicating movement, navigation, routing, or a step in a workflow that goes toward the lower-left. Because it’s an arrow glyph rather than a text word, it works well in compact layouts: labels, map callouts, diagrams, buttons, and status indicators. It may also be used stylistically to suggest contrast or “go back/down-left” without writing extra words.
Common uses
- •Directional labels in diagrams and flowcharts (down-left steps)
- •UI navigation hints for controls that move toward the southwest
- •Map or chart annotations indicating a route segment
- •Instructional text where a compact arrow is clearer than words
- •Icon-like markers in documents to show movement or change direction
Examples
⬋ South West Black Arrow: Copy & Use
- ⬋Turn ⬋ to continue along the path.
- ⬋Step ⬋: move to the lower-left corner.
- ⬋The route heads ⬋ before reaching the next landmark.
- ⬋Use the arrow ⬋ to navigate back and down-left.
- ⬋Select the option marked ⬋ to proceed.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2B0B | |
| HTML Entity | ⬋ | |
| HTML Code | ⬋ | |
| CSS | \2B0B | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11019 | |
| Decimal | 11019 |
How to type South West Black Arrow Symbol (⬋)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11019 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2B0B then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2B0B. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2b0b, 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 South West Black Arrow symbol mean?
The ⬋ symbol (Unicode U+2B0B) is a thick, black arrow pointing to the southwest, typically read as down and left. In documents and interfaces, it often serves as a simple directional marker—such as indicating movement, navigation, routing, or a step in a workflow that goes toward the lower-left. Because it’s an arrow glyph rather than a text word, it works well in compact layouts: labels, map callouts, diagrams, buttons, and status indicators. It may also be used stylistically to suggest contrast or “go back/down-left” without writing extra words.
What direction does ⬋ indicate?
⬋ is a south west arrow, pointing down and to the left (southwest).
Is ⬋ a standard Unicode character?
Yes. It is Unicode character U+2B0B (South West Black Arrow).
How do I copy ⬋ into my text?
Copy the character directly from this page, or use the provided Unicode escapes in your editor or code.
What are the common ways developers insert it?
You can insert it as HTML entity ⬋, or use CSS/JS Unicode escapes: \\2B0B and \\u{2B0B}.