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U+2BB1 · Ribbon Arrow Down Right · Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows · Common

Ribbon Arrow Down Right ⮱

(U+2BB1) 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: Ribbon Arrow Down Right 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 U+2BB1, named RIBBON ARROW DOWN RIGHT, is in the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block. It belongs to the Common script, used across many languages and contexts. In design and documents, this symbol serves as a directional cue. It combines a curved ribbon with a sharp arrowhead, suggesting movement from upper left to lower right. This shape helps readers follow a sequence or proceed to the next step. In user interfaces it is used to point to panels, menus, or options tucked in the bottom right area. In printed guides the symbol can mark a recommended path or a transition. Arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. The symbol is part of a broader family of arrows that guide attention and actions. Designers choose it when a subtle, decorative pointer fits the layout without adding extra words. When used consistently, it improves clarity and flow. It remains a small but effective icon for guiding users through forms, wizards, and content hierarchies.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2BB1 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.

See our category page for related symbols.

Technical details
  • Codepoint: U+2BB1
  • General Category: So
  • Age: 7.0
  • Bidi Class: ON
  • Block: Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows
  • Script: Common
  • UTF-8: E2 AE B1
  • UTF-16: 2BB1
  • UTF-32: 00002BB1
  • HTML dec: ⮱
  • HTML hex: ⮱
  • JS escape: \u2BB1
  • Python \N{}: \N{RIBBON ARROW DOWN RIGHT}
  • Python \u: \u2BB1
  • Python \U: \U00002BB1
  • URL-encoded: %E2%AE%B1
  • CSS escape: \2BB1
How to type / insert

Fast copy: click the Copy button near the top of this page.

By codepoint: in many editors and IDEs, you can insert via the Unicode code U+2BB1 or a built‑in character picker.

HTML: use the numeric entity ⮱ (hex) or ⮱ (decimal) when an HTML entity is needed.

Compatibility & troubleshooting

Font support: if the symbol does not render, the current font likely lacks this codepoint. Choose a font with broad Unicode coverage or allow a fallback font.

Web pages: ensure your CSS font stack includes a general fallback; avoid relying on images for common symbols to preserve accessibility and copyability.