Downwards Arrow to Bar ⤓

⤓ (U+2913) 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 to Bar 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 TO BAR symbol has the code point U+2913 and belongs to the Supplemental Arrows-B block. It is a common glyph in many fonts and systems that support Unicode. In plain text, it combines a downward arrow with a bar, signaling a flow downward or a stop at a boundary. This makes it useful in menus, forms, and navigational guides where users move to the next section or confirm a choice. In practice, the character helps users understand direction and control the next action on screen. It is part of a set of arrows designed for clear, concise visual cues. The symbol is treated as a general, platform-agnostic mark, suitable for various interfaces. Its script is listed as Common, which means it appears across multiple languages without language-specific shaping. Designers choose such symbols to reduce language barriers and improve usability. The usage cue remains simple: arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. This straightforward meaning supports consistent interaction patterns across apps and documents.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2913 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.