Downwards Triple Arrow ⤋

⤋ (U+290B) 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 Triple Arrow 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 symbol DOWNWARDS TRIPLE ARROW, code point U+290B, belongs to the Supplemental Arrows-B block and is a distinct arrow used in texts and diagrams. It is a visual cue that conveys downward motion or progression. In practice, it appears in many contexts where a user needs to move to a lower item or step. The available usage atom notes that arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. This makes the symbol useful in charts, instructions, and UI layouts where a strong downward signal is needed. When designers include this arrow, they aim to guide readers toward the next item or level below. The form is compact and clear, so it fits alongside other directional signs without clutter. As a Unicode symbol, it can be used across platforms and fonts that support the character, helping ensure consistent meaning. In historical and present usage, arrows like this help readers understand flow and hierarchy in visual information. The combination of specificity and simplicity makes the DOWNWARDS TRIPLE ARROW a dependable tool for indicating downward steps.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+290B 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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