Up Down Black Arrow ⬍

⬍ (U+2B0D) 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: Up Down Black Arrow is part of the Symbols family (block: Miscellaneous Symbols and 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 symbol UP DOWN BLACK ARROW has the code point U+2B0D in the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block. It is from the Common script. This arrow shows both up and down directions. It is useful in diagrams, charts, and interface layouts where vertical navigation is needed. The character supports direction cues in text and visuals. Arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. In practice, designers use it to signal movement, choice, or change between vertical options. The symbol helps users understand how to proceed in a menu or form. It can be part of instructional content, tooltips, or status indicators. As a universal sign, it travels across languages without needing translation. The symbol’s simplicity makes it easy to recognize at small sizes. It remains useful in documents that require clear, concise direction indicators. The arrow is one of several symbols that convey motion and orientation in a compact form. Its presence supports quick comprehension in both print and digital media.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2B0D 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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