Black Curved Rightwards and Downwards Arrow ⮯

⮯ (U+2BAF) 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: Black Curved Rightwards and Downwards 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: The symbol BLACK CURVED RIGHTWARDS AND DOWNWARDS ARROW has the codepoint U+2BAF. It belongs to the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block. This character is used to show direction that curves away from the starting point and continues in a new path. In history, arrows have long been used to indicate movement, flow, and steps in diagrams. In modern interfaces, arrows help users navigate menus, pages, and forms. Arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. The curved shape can signal a change in direction or a path that loops back. Designers use it to mark transitions, results, or linked actions. In text, it can guide readers through sequences or processes. The symbol has simple lines and clear meaning, so it works at small sizes on screens. It appears in icons, diagrams, and instructional materials. When used in documentation, it reduces clutter by combining direction and action into one glyph. The history of arrows shows how a visual cue can cross languages and culture. This makes the character versatile for charts and user guides.

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