Downwards Triangle-Headed Arrow to Bar ⭳

⭳ (U+2B73) 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 to Bar 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: Downwards triangle-headed arrow to bar is a symbol in the character set used to show navigation steps. It is known as the DOWNWARDS TRIANGLE-HEADED ARROW TO BAR and is part of the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block in the Common script. In history, such arrows evolved to provide clear pointers in user interfaces and documents. This glyph helps indicate a move downward or a progression toward a target, especially in flow diagrams and menus. Arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. This generic use makes it a flexible indicator across software and printed materials. Designers rely on arrow symbols to guide users through steps, signals, and actions. The symbol's simple shape makes it easy to recognize at different sizes and resolutions. It shares a common purpose with other arrows in the same block, which cover many directions. In modern text and apps, it appears as a compact cue for continuing, expanding, or accessing the next item.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2B73 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.

See our category page for related symbols.