South West Sans-Serif Arrow 🡗

🡗 (U+1F857) 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: South West Sans-Serif Arrow is part of the Symbols family (block: Supplemental Arrows-C). 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 SOUTH WEST SANS-SERIF ARROW depicts a directional arrow pointing toward the southwest. In interfaces, it can indicate a back or return action, guide users along a nested path, or suggest stepping toward a lower-left option. In documents or diagrams, it helps show a flow that moves diagonally leftward and downward, clarifying sequence or orientation. In maps or UI icons, it signals direction for navigation or planning routes that trend southwest. The symbol supports quick recognition and visual cues in dashboards, tutorials, and help systems. Across platforms, its size, contrast, and legibility should be tested to ensure accessible appearance for diverse users and environments.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+1F857 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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