South West Double Arrow Symbol
⇙ is the South West Double Arrow symbol, used to show a directed movement toward the southwest.
U+21D9
The symbol ⇙ is called the South West Double Arrow. It’s a directional arrow character that you can copy into text, design files, and code. Use it when you want to visually express a move toward the southwest direction.
South West Double Arrow Symbol Meaning
⇙ (South West Double Arrow, Unicode U+21D9) is a directional symbol showing a move toward the southwest. The “double arrow” style helps it stand out compared to single arrows, making it useful in dense UI labels, diagrams, and navigation hints. In practice, people use it to represent a southwest movement, a left-and-down path, or a direction in map-like or grid-based contexts. It can also be used stylistically to emphasize a retreat, return, or “go down-left” instruction in text.
Common uses
- •Map or UI navigation hints for a “go southwest” action
- •Diagramming flows on a grid where movement is down-left
- •Instruction text in games or puzzles (directional commands)
- •Editing and annotation where you want to emphasize a specific diagonal direction
- •Design accents in banners, labels, and infographics to indicate movement
Examples
⇙ South West Double Arrow Symbol
- ⇙Move ⇙ to reach the exit.
- ⇙The path continues ⇙ across the grid.
- ⇙Turn ⇙ at the next checkpoint.
- ⇙Navigate ⇙ to open the southwest route.
- ⇙Guide the cursor ⇙ to align the object.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+21D9 | |
| HTML Entity | ⇙ | |
| HTML Code | ⇙ | |
| CSS | \21D9 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8665 | |
| Decimal | 8665 |
How to type South West Double Arrow Symbol (⇙)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8665 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 21D9 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 21D9. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 21d9, 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 Double Arrow symbol mean?
⇙ (South West Double Arrow, Unicode U+21D9) is a directional symbol showing a move toward the southwest. The “double arrow” style helps it stand out compared to single arrows, making it useful in dense UI labels, diagrams, and navigation hints. In practice, people use it to represent a southwest movement, a left-and-down path, or a direction in map-like or grid-based contexts. It can also be used stylistically to emphasize a retreat, return, or “go down-left” instruction in text.
What is the Unicode for ⇙?
The Unicode code point for ⇙ is U+21D9.
How can I copy ⇙ into my website or app?
You can copy the character directly, or use the HTML entity ⇙ / CSS escape \\21D9 / JavaScript escape \\u{21D9}.
What direction does the South West Double Arrow indicate?
It indicates a movement toward the southwest (down-left direction).
Is ⇙ the same as a single arrow?
No—⇙ is specifically a double-arrow style, which helps it appear more prominent than a single-direction arrow.