South East Arrow ↘

↘ (U+2198) 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 East Arrow is part of the Symbols family (block: 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: South East Arrow (U+2198) is a symbol in the Arrows block. It shows southeast direction in text and interfaces. The codepoint hex is 2198 and the codepoint is U+2198. In use, it marks steps or targets that move southeast. It appears in guides, diagrams, and navigational cues. The usage note says arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. Designers use it to point to related content or to guide users along a path. As a common symbol, it works across many languages and systems because it is part of the Common script. The symbol helps users understand movement, flow, or orientation. It often accompanies labels or buttons that move forward and to the right. In documentation, it supports quick recognition without words. This arrow is simple and memorable, and it fits compact layouts. It is one of several directional arrows that help in layouts and maps.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2198 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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