Black Curved Downwards and Leftwards Arrow ⮨

⮨ (U+2BA8) 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: Black Curved Downwards and Leftwards 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: BLACK CURVED DOWNWARDS AND LEFTWARDS ARROW is a symbol in the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block with codepoint U+2BA8. It belongs to a set of signs used in many scripts that share the Common script. The character helps identify a direction on a page or screen. Arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. It can point left and down, guiding a user to move back or choose a lower option. In lists, flows, and diagrams, such arrows show a path to follow. The symbol appears alongside other arrows used to show movement or change in a sequence. Designers place it where a user might need to go back, retract a step, or proceed to a lower section. The symbol is part of a system of signs that work across different fonts and devices. Because it is in the Common script, it can be displayed in many fonts and systems. This helps ensure the cue is recognizable across devices and languages. The name, codepoint, and simple direction help users understand its role in navigation tasks.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2BA8 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.