South East Double Arrow ⇘

⇘ (U+21D8) 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 Double 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: The symbol is the SOUTH EAST DOUBLE ARROW. Its code point is U+21D8, and its hexadecimal form is 21D8. It belongs to the Arrows block and uses the Common script. The character appears in text and graphics to show a twofold direction toward the southeast. It can be used to suggest movement, progress, or a link to a related step in a sequence. The name and code help maintain consistent references in documentation and design specs. In user interfaces, double arrows can indicate adjustable controls or migration between options, especially when space is limited. The provided usage note states that Arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. This aligns with typical roles in guides and tutorials where users follow a path or flow. For designers, the symbol communicates a forward or diagonal direction without occupying extra space. When rendering, make sure the glyph is clear at small sizes and in high-contrast settings.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+21D8 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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