Downwards Dashed Arrow ⇣

⇣ (U+21E3) 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: Downwards Dashed 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: DOWNWARDS DASHED ARROW is a symbol in the Arrows block. Its code point is U+21E3. It appears as a directional marker and helps users move or focus downward in a document or interface. In practice, arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. The form with a dashed line adds a lighter or less urgent feel than a solid arrow, which can be useful for secondary guidance. In text, arrows serve as visual shortcuts to show flow or steps and to connect items that are related but separated by space. When used in interfaces, they can mark expandable lists, dropdowns, or scrolling actions that move content downward. Context matters, and users expect different meanings based on the surrounding style. Punctuation marks structure text and convey tone; usage conventions differ by style and locale. The dashed arrow can be chosen to match a minimal or neutral style, avoiding strong emphasis. Overall, this symbol supports quick, directional understanding and enhances layout clarity across documents and user interfaces.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+21E3 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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