Leftwards Arrow with Tip Downwards ⬐

⬐ (U+2B10) 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: Leftwards Arrow with Tip Downwards is part of the Symbols family (block: Miscellaneous Symbols and 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: LEFTWARDS ARROW WITH TIP DOWNWARDS is a symbol with the code point U+2B10 in the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block. It is used in text and interfaces where a backward direction is shown and the arrow’s downward tip adds a sense of movement toward a lower item or step. In many layouts, arrows indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. This helps users see where to go next or how to move through a sequence. The symbol can appear on controls, indicators, or labels that guide actions like returning to a previous screen or step and then moving downward to related content. While it is part of standard symbol sets, it relies on familiar arrow meanings rather than unique wording. Its design choices support quick recognition, even at small sizes. Across environments, it communicates backward movement with a downward emphasis, without requiring text. In practice, designers use it alongside other arrows to convey flow, order, and hierarchy in content and navigation.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2B10 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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