Downwards Triangle-Headed Arrow with Long Tip Leftwards ⮠

⮠ (U+2BA0) 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 Triangle-Headed Arrow with Long Tip Leftwards 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 symbol DOWNWARDS TRIANGLE-HEADED ARROW WITH LONG TIP LEFTWARDS (U+2BA0) comes from the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block. It is part of the Common script. In history and usage, arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. This helps users move through screens or pages. The long tip and leftward direction convey a sense of moving back or returning. Designers place such arrows in menus, buttons, and diagrams to show action or flow. In plain text encoding, the symbol is a single graphic element that can be used across platforms. It aids quick recognition and reduces language dependence. When used in manuals, it supports stepwise instructions and visual guides. The open-ended shape aims to be clear at small sizes and on low-contrast backgrounds. As with other arrows, it pairs with other symbols to form a set of directional cues. Its history reflects a long tradition of pictorial signs that guide readers without heavy text.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2BA0 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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