Downwards Arrow with Tip Rightwards ↳

↳ (U+21B3) is a standard Unicode character that you can copy and paste anywhere text is accepted. This page provides a concise reference with safe tips, internal links, and practical guidance so you can use it reliably across apps and platforms.

What it is and where it’s used: Downwards Arrow with Tip Rightwards is part of the Symbols family (block: Arrows). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: DOWNWARDS ARROW WITH TIP RIGHTWARDS is a symbol in the Arrows block. Its codepoint is U+21B3 and it belongs to the Common script. The character is used to show a specific path of direction. Arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. In history, arrows form a visual language for moving through content and steps. This symbol combines a downward direction with a rightward tip, which can help users interpret sequence or movement. It appears in digital text where a clear pointer is needed to guide readers. The simple design supports quick recognition in icons, diagrams, and text. As part of the arrows family, it shares the goal of signaling where to go next or how to proceed. Users rely on such symbols to understand flow without reading extra words. The practical use remains consistent across platforms: direct attention, indicate change in position, and support navigation. Overall, it serves as a compact cue for direction in documents and interfaces.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+21B3 in many development tools or editors. Some operating systems provide a character viewer or input palette that lets you search by name or code and insert the glyph into documents.

Display and fallback: if you see an empty box (tofu) or a placeholder rectangle, the active font might not include this codepoint. Switching to a font with broader Unicode coverage or using a fallback font usually fixes the issue. On the web, ensure the page’s font stack includes a general‑purpose fallback.

Related references: browse the Categories for similar characters. When choosing a symbol, prefer the official codepoint for semantic clarity and better compatibility with search, copy, and accessibility tooling.

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