Slanted North Arrow with Horizontal Tail ⭜

⭜ (U+2B5C) 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: Slanted North Arrow with Horizontal 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 character SLANTED NORTH ARROW WITH HORIZONTAL TAIL has the code point U+2B5C. It sits in the Unicode block Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows and uses the Common script. In text and interfaces, this symbol appears as a directional arrow. It helps users understand movement or flow in diagrams, maps, or UI layouts. The symbol is designed to indicate a path or a choice that goes upward and to the left or right, depending on the surrounding design. In documents, arrows like this guide readers through steps and sections. The symbol is simple and distinct, making it easy to spot in a line of symbols. Designers choose it for compact space and clear meaning. Developers insert it where a graphic icon is not available or when typography should stay plain. Because it is part of a standard set, the symbol renders consistently across platforms that support Unicode. Use this arrow to show direction, progression, or navigation cues. It is not meant to replace text but to enhance guidance in charts and interfaces.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2B5C 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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