Short Bent Arrow Pointing Downwards Then North East ⭟

⭟ (U+2B5F) 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: Short 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 SHORT BENT ARROW POINTING DOWNWARDS THEN NORTH EAST (U+2B5F) is part of the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block. It belongs to the Common script. In practice, arrows indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. This helps users understand how to move through menus, forms, and guides. The symbol shows a bend from a downward direction to a northeast direction, which can suggest a path change or a turn. Over time, such arrows have become a standard visual cue in digital design and print. Designers choose this style when a single symbol must convey a two-step movement or a transition. The arrow can appear in icons, toolbars, diagrams, and help text. Because it is part of the common set, it is intended to be usable across diverse languages and systems. The history of these arrows is tied to the broader use of pictorial marks to guide actions. In usage, keep contrasts clear so the arrow remains readable at small sizes.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2B5F 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.

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