Downwards Triangle-Headed Arrow ⭣

⭣ (U+2B63) 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: Downwards Triangle-Headed 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: U+2B63 DOWNWARDS TRIANGLE-HEADED ARROW is a symbol in the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block. It is a Unicode character used to show a downward direction. In plain language, the glyph points downward and carries a signal of move or flow to a lower item. In many documents and interfaces, arrows indicate direction and navigation cues. The symbol can appear in lists, forms, or diagrams to draw attention to a next step or a lower section. As a character, it has a specific code point and can be rendered by systems that support the symbol set. This helps ensure consistency when users encounter it across different platforms. Because arrows commonly indicate direction, this arrow is useful for showing a switch to a lower item, a pause point, or a descent in a sequence. It should be used where a downward movement is intended and should contrast with other arrows to avoid confusion. The name, code point, and block help identify it in character maps and documentation. It serves as a simple visual cue for downward navigation and is part of the standard set of symbols used in interfaces and and diagrams.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2B63 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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