Bent Arrow Pointing Downwards Then North East ⭞

⭞ (U+2B5E) 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: Bent Arrow Pointing Downwards Then North East 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 with code point U+2B5E is named Bent Arrow Pointing Downwards Then North East. It sits in the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block. The arrow bends to show a change in direction. It moves from downward to northeast, marking a turn or a new path. Designers use such arrows to guide readers in layouts, maps, and diagrams. In interfaces, it can indicate a step to a next section after a downward move. It also signals a new direction in flows and processes. People use it when a simple straight arrow would not convey the needed turn. The similar shapes help quick recognition of motion and sequence. The symbol follows the general rule that arrows denote actions or directions. It is part of the common symbol set used across many platforms. When this glyph appears, users expect a change in route or stage. The name itself helps describe its purpose for documentation and instructions. This history shows how a curved path can express navigation clearly.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2B5E 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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