Backslanted South Arrow with Horizontal Tail ⭝

⭝ (U+2B5D) 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: Backslanted South Arrow with Horizontal Tail 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: The character is BACKSLANTED SOUTH ARROW WITH HORIZONTAL TAIL, U+2B5D. Its name in English is shown as BACKSLANTED SOUTH ARROW WITH HORIZONTAL TAIL. It belongs to the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block and uses the Common script. The symbol is designed to convey a directional cue in a compact form. In character lists and font charts, it appears alongside other arrows for quick reference. Arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. This helps users understand flow, steps, or points in a diagram, form, or map. The plus or horizontal tail can emphasize a lateral element in the arrow’s design. At times, such arrows are chosen to reduce visual clutter when multiple directions must be shown in a small space. When used in text or diagrams, the symbol should be paired with clear context to avoid misinterpretation. Overall, the symbol fits the general purpose of directional markers within the Common script and the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block, where many arrows are available for digital and printed work.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2B5D 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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