Down Arrowhead Symbol
⌄ (down arrowhead) is a compact UI arrow used to suggest expanding or moving downward.
U+2304
The symbol “⌄” is the DOWN ARROWHEAD (U+2304). It’s commonly used in interfaces to indicate a downward action, such as expanding a menu or revealing more options.
Down Arrowhead Symbol Meaning
⌄ (DOWN ARROWHEAD, U+2304) is a directional symbol that visually points down. In practice, it’s often used as a small affordance in user interfaces to suggest “open,” “expand,” “show more,” or “move to the next section.” Because it’s purely typographic, it can be used anywhere text is rendered—menus, labels, buttons, filters, and lightweight indicators in documents. It may look similar to other down arrows, but this specific glyph is a distinct Unicode character, so using the correct code point helps keep spacing and appearance consistent across platforms.
Common uses
- •Indicating a dropdown menu or expandable panel
- •Labeling “show more” or “expand details” links
- •Marking navigation to the next section in a document
- •Adding a compact downward status indicator in dashboards
- •Used in charts or UI legends to denote “down” direction
Examples
⌄ Down Arrowhead Symbol (U+2304)
- ⌄More options ⌄
- ⌄Select a category ⌄
- ⌄Show details ⌄
- ⌄Scroll down ⌄
- ⌄Filter: low to high ⌄
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2304 | |
| HTML Entity | ⌄ | |
| HTML Code | ⌄ | |
| CSS | \2304 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8964 | |
| Decimal | 8964 |
How to type Down Arrowhead Symbol (⌄)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8964 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2304 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2304. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2304, 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 Down Arrowhead symbol mean?
⌄ (DOWN ARROWHEAD, U+2304) is a directional symbol that visually points down. In practice, it’s often used as a small affordance in user interfaces to suggest “open,” “expand,” “show more,” or “move to the next section.” Because it’s purely typographic, it can be used anywhere text is rendered—menus, labels, buttons, filters, and lightweight indicators in documents. It may look similar to other down arrows, but this specific glyph is a distinct Unicode character, so using the correct code point helps keep spacing and appearance consistent across platforms.
What is the Unicode name and code point for ⌄?
⌄ is named “DOWN ARROWHEAD” and has Unicode code point U+2304.
How do I copy ⌄ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ⌄.
How do I use ⌄ in CSS?
Use the CSS escape: \\2304.
Is ⌄ the same as a regular down arrow like ↓?
They are different Unicode characters with different glyphs. If you need the exact look and spacing, use U+2304 (⌄) specifically.