Backslanted South Arrow with Hooked Tail ⭛

⭛ (U+2B5B) 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: Backslanted South Arrow with Hooked Tail 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 BACKSLANTED SOUTH ARROW WITH HOOKED TAIL has the code point U+2B5B and sits in the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block. In use, arrows like this one help readers find directions and plan a path through text or screens. The name suggests a base arrow point that comes from the south and curves, which can indicate a turn or a change in route. In practice, designers place it where a reader would expect a careful nudge to continue, revert, or choose a next step. The symbol appears in simple diagrams, UI hints, and documents that require quick orientation cues. When combined with other arrows, it can show alternative routes or outcomes. Its form also communicates motion and flow, guiding attention without words. People use it in lists, flowcharts, and navigation menus to mark progress or decisions. This usage aligns with the general purpose to indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. Overall, the glyph serves as a compact, intuitive symbol for movement and choice.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2B5B 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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