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U+2B7D · Downwards Triangle-Headed Arrow with Double Horizontal Stroke · Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows · Common

Downwards Triangle-Headed Arrow with Double Horizontal Stroke ⭽

(U+2B7D) 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 with Double Horizontal Stroke 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 WITH DOUBLE HORIZONTAL STROKE is a symbol in the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block with the code point U+2B7D. It belongs to the Common script and is used as a directional sign. In history, such arrows evolved from simple pointers to more complex marks that aim to clarify moves on screens and in print. The design combines a pointed triangle at the end and a double horizontal bar, creating a clear signal of direction. In usage, arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. This helps users find the next step, understand flow, or indicate a return or continuation. The arrow appears in lists, diagrams, and toolbars, where space is limited and quick reading matters. Because it is in a broad symbol block, designers can use it across languages and layouts without changing meaning. People expect a downward cue when they see this mark, and it often signals to scroll, descend, or move to the next section. Its straightforward form supports quick recognition in many contexts.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2B7D 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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Technical details
  • Codepoint: U+2B7D
  • General Category: So
  • Age: 7.0
  • Bidi Class: ON
  • Block: Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows
  • Script: Common
  • UTF-8: E2 AD BD
  • UTF-16: 2B7D
  • UTF-32: 00002B7D
  • HTML dec: ⭽
  • HTML hex: ⭽
  • JS escape: \u2B7D
  • Python \N{}: \N{DOWNWARDS TRIANGLE-HEADED ARROW WITH DOUBLE HORIZONTAL STROKE}
  • Python \u: \u2B7D
  • Python \U: \U00002B7D
  • URL-encoded: %E2%AD%BD
  • CSS escape: \2B7D
How to type / insert

Fast copy: click the Copy button near the top of this page.

By codepoint: in many editors and IDEs, you can insert via the Unicode code U+2B7D or a built‑in character picker.

HTML: use the numeric entity ⭽ (hex) or ⭽ (decimal) when an HTML entity is needed.

Compatibility & troubleshooting

Font support: if the symbol does not render, the current font likely lacks this codepoint. Choose a font with broad Unicode coverage or allow a fallback font.

Web pages: ensure your CSS font stack includes a general fallback; avoid relying on images for common symbols to preserve accessibility and copyability.