Arrow Pointing Downwards Then Curving Leftwards ⤶

⤶ (U+2936) 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: Arrow Pointing Downwards Then Curving Leftwards 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: ARROW POINTING DOWNWARDS THEN CURVING LEFTWARDS is a symbol in the Supplemental Arrows-B block. Its codepoint is U+2936, and it belongs to the Common script group. This character is used to show a direction that starts by pointing down and then curves to the left. It was designed to be clear in small spaces and when printed at various sizes. In practice, you will see it in diagrams, flowcharts, and user interfaces where a path changes direction. The symbol supports concise communication of navigation or movement without text. It can convey a turning or redirecting action in a simple visual form. As such, it complements other arrows that indicate order, flow, or dependency. The exact history of this glyph comes from its role in extended arrow sets used for technical notation and interface design. Its availability and standardization help ensure consistent meaning across platforms and documents. In usage, it pairs with other arrows to guide readers through steps or options with minimal effort.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2936 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.

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