South West Double Arrow ⇙

⇙ (U+21D9) 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: South West Double Arrow 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: The South West Double Arrow is a symbol in the Arrows block of the Common script. Its code point is U+21D9. In plain use, it marks movement toward the southwest direction. This helps users see a two way cue on maps, diagrams, and interfaces where a corner change is shown. In and after digital typography, arrows like this support quick navigation and spatial understanding. They appear in guides, tools, and simple controls where a direction needs emphasis. The symbol follows the group of arrow signs that show directional flow, not a letter or a word. Its presence is advisory, not decorative, and it aids quick recognition in dense layouts. For accessibility, readers rely on surrounding text to explain the exact action or path the arrow implies. Overall, the South West Double Arrow serves as a clear, compact way to point to a southwest path or option in a graphic or user flow. Its usage stays consistent with other arrows that guide movement and choice in interfaces and documents.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+21D9 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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