White Down Pointing Index Symbol
A white down-pointing index used to draw attention downward or indicate a downward direction.
U+261F
☟ is the white down pointing index symbol. It’s commonly used as a simple visual cue for where to look next or where something goes. This page helps you copy it and use the correct Unicode escapes in apps and stylesheets.
White Down Pointing Index Symbol Meaning
☟ (WHITE DOWN POINTING INDEX, U+261F) is a directional pointer: a small white hand-like mark pointing downward. In practice, it visually guides attention to content below, suggests scrolling down, or marks a downward movement (such as “down” buttons or sections that continue). Because it’s a “pointing index” style symbol, it works well in UI labels, help text, and lightweight icons where you want a clear directional hint without adding words. It does not inherently indicate a specific program, brand, or strict technical meaning—its value is mainly in visual guidance.
Common uses
- •Labeling “scroll down” or “next section” cues in a layout or help text
- •Marking downward navigation buttons or dropdown-related instructions in UI
- •Indicating where additional information appears below in documentation or posts
- •Creating simple visual bullet cues for lists that continue downward
- •Adding directional emphasis in forms (e.g., “choose an option below”)
Examples
☟ White Down Pointing Index
- ☟Scroll to see more ☟
- ☟More details below ☟
- ☟Choose an item from the list ☟
- ☟Download section is further down ☟
- ☟Tap to continue ↓ (☟)
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+261F | |
| HTML Entity | ☟ | |
| HTML Code | ☟ | |
| CSS | \261F | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9759 | |
| Decimal | 9759 |
How to type White Down Pointing Index Symbol (☟)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9759 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 261F then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 261F. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 261f, 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 White Down Pointing Index symbol mean?
☟ (WHITE DOWN POINTING INDEX, U+261F) is a directional pointer: a small white hand-like mark pointing downward. In practice, it visually guides attention to content below, suggests scrolling down, or marks a downward movement (such as “down” buttons or sections that continue). Because it’s a “pointing index” style symbol, it works well in UI labels, help text, and lightweight icons where you want a clear directional hint without adding words. It does not inherently indicate a specific program, brand, or strict technical meaning—its value is mainly in visual guidance.
What is the Unicode code point for ☟?
The symbol ☟ is Unicode U+261F (WHITE DOWN POINTING INDEX).
How can I copy ☟ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ☟ or paste the character directly.
What is the CSS escape for this symbol?
Use the CSS escape \\261F.
What is the JavaScript escape for this symbol?
Use \\u{261F} in JavaScript.