Modifier Letter Low Down Arrowhead ˯

˯ (U+2EF) 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: Modifier Letter Low Down Arrowhead is part of the Symbols family (block: Spacing Modifier Letters). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: MODIFIER LETTER LOW DOWN ARROWHEAD is a symbol used in text to show a direction with a short, simple mark. The character has the code point U+2EF and belongs to the Spacing Modifier Letters block. It is part of the Common script, so it appears across many languages that use basic punctuation. In historical writing and typesetting, similar arrowheads helped mark movement or emphasis when space was limited. In modern digital text, the symbol is used as a compact arrow for navigation cues. Arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. The symbol is designed to be small and clear at typical font sizes, and it can be combined with other diacritics or marks when needed. Users place it to guide readers through lists, forms, or diagrams without lengthy explanations. It supports quick scanning and helps reduce clutter in layouts. In design, it is one of several small glyphs that convey action. By knowing its code point, fonts can render it consistently across platforms.

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