Downwards Arrow with Horizontal Stroke ⤈

⤈ (U+2908) 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 Arrow with Horizontal Stroke is part of the Symbols family (block: Supplemental Arrows-B). 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 DOWNWARDS ARROW WITH HORIZONTAL STROKE symbol has the codepoint U+2908 and comes from the Supplemental Arrows-B block. It uses the Common script and is part of the standard set of direction symbols. In history and usage, arrows indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. This specific arrow signals a downward movement with a horizontal stroke, which helps show a change in flow or a return path in lists or forms. Designers use such symbols when space is limited and clear cues are needed. When people see it, they recognize a downward direction and a pause or cross reference, depending on the layout. The symbol is used in diagrams, guides, and user interfaces to support quick understanding without text. It fits with other arrows that encode movement or steps in a sequence. As a generic directional mark, it remains useful across many languages and contexts. Its utility comes from a familiar shape that is easy to scan and interpret at small sizes and in various fonts.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2908 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.

See our category page for related symbols.