Downwards Black Circled White Arrow ⮋

⮋ (U+2B8B) 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 Black Circled White 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: DOWNWARDS BLACK CIRCLED WHITE ARROW is a symbol in the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block. It has the code point U+2B8B and is part of the Common script group. The name describes its look: a white inward arrow surrounded by a dark circle. In practice, arrows in this family are used to show direction. Arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. This symbol can appear where a user should move downward or follow a consequence or step in a sequence. It is simple and easy to recognize in small sizes, which helps in user interfaces. In printed materials, it can guide readers through lists or diagrams. In digital text, designers choose it to save space while still signaling a downward option. The symbol is compatible with many fonts and character sets, so it can appear across platforms. Because it belongs to the common symbol set, it is often found in situations where standard icons are not available. Its purpose remains clear: communicate a downward action or path without extra words.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2B8B 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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