Short Backslanted South Arrow ⭏

⭏ (U+2B4F) 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: Short Backslanted South Arrow 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: SHORT BACKSLANTED SOUTH ARROW is a symbol in the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block. It uses the code point U+2B4F. The character is part of the Common script. It appears as a south pointing arrow that leans to the left. The design helps show direction in lists and diagrams. It can mark steps, movements, or flow in a document. In digital interfaces, arrows like this aid navigation and signaling where to go next. The symbol is used when space is limited or a slanted direction is preferred. It works with other arrows to build a visual map of actions. Users rely on consistent shapes to understand options quickly. The history of this and similar arrows lies in a long tradition of pictorial notation. Unicode includes many arrows to cover many directions and styles. This particular arrow provides a concise cue without extra text. Overall, it serves as a compact guide for direction in text and interfaces. It should be used clearly to avoid confusion with other symbols.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2B4F 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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