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 |
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.