Box Drawings Light Arc Up And Right Symbol
╰ is a box drawing character representing a light arc that curves up and to the right.
U+2570
╰ (U+2570) is part of the Unicode Box Drawing block. It’s commonly used to create smooth, curved borders and connectors in text-based layouts. You can copy it directly or use the provided escapes in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Box Drawings Light Arc Up And Right Symbol Meaning
The symbol ╰ is Unicode “BOX DRAWINGS LIGHT ARC UP AND RIGHT” (U+2570). Visually, it’s a light curved line that connects a lower-left corner into an upward-right arc, making it useful for box edges and decorative connectors. In practice, it helps you form rounded-looking corners, join segments of a border, or indicate a transition between lines in ASCII/terminal UI layouts. Designers and developers often use it when they need lightweight box-drawing styling that matches other Unicode box lines.
Common uses
- •Creating rounded corners in terminal or console UI layouts
- •Building decorative panel borders using Unicode box-drawing characters
- •Joining curved border segments in text-based forms and cards
- •Designing lightweight separators and connectors in chat or status displays
- •Enhancing banners or headings made from monospaced text
Examples
╰ Light Arc Up and Right (Box Drawing)
- ╰┌─────╰
- ╰Menu: 1) Start 2) Help ╰
- ╰Card top ╰ bottom
- ╰■╰ section expanded
- ╰┐ ╰ → next
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2570 | |
| HTML Entity | ╰ | |
| HTML Code | ╰ | |
| CSS | \2570 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9584 | |
| Decimal | 9584 |
How to type Box Drawings Light Arc Up And Right Symbol (╰)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9584 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2570 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2570. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2570, 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 Box Drawings Light Arc Up And Right symbol mean?
The symbol ╰ is Unicode “BOX DRAWINGS LIGHT ARC UP AND RIGHT” (U+2570). Visually, it’s a light curved line that connects a lower-left corner into an upward-right arc, making it useful for box edges and decorative connectors. In practice, it helps you form rounded-looking corners, join segments of a border, or indicate a transition between lines in ASCII/terminal UI layouts. Designers and developers often use it when they need lightweight box-drawing styling that matches other Unicode box lines.
What is the Unicode code point for ╰?
The symbol ╰ is U+2570.
How can I use ╰ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ╰.
How do I use ╰ in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\2570. JavaScript escape: \\u{2570}.
Will ╰ look correct in all fonts?
It depends on the font’s Unicode support for box drawing characters. In monospaced fonts with full Box Drawing coverage, it usually aligns best.