Black Curved Downwards and Rightwards Arrow ⮩

⮩ (U+2BA9) 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 Rightwards 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: The symbol named BLACK CURVED DOWNWARDS AND RIGHTWARDS ARROW, code point U+2BA9, belongs to the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block in the Common script. In simple terms, it shows a curved path that turns from down to the right. It is part of a family of arrows used to indicate direction in text and graphics. In practice, designers use it to guide readers through steps or menus. In interfaces, the arrow can point to the next item or show a flow from one option to another. The symbol appears in documents and standards that require clear navigational cues. Its curved shape helps distinguish it from straight arrows and can reduce ambiguity in tightly packed layouts. When used in international content, it carries the same meaning of moving forward or proceeding, but visual style may change with fonts. For accessibility, provide text alternatives that describe the action, such as go to the next step. The arrow is part of everyday symbols that convey direction with a compact mark.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2BA9 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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