Downwards Two-Headed Arrow with Triangle Arrowheads ⯯

⯯ (U+2BEF) 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 Two-Headed Arrow with Triangle Arrowheads 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 TWO-HEADED ARROW WITH TRIANGLE ARROWHEADS is a symbol in the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block. It has the code point U+2BEF and is listed as Common script. In usage, arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. The symbol signals movement downward with two heads and a triangle arrowhead. Users see it in menus, forms, and diagrams to show flow or choice. It helps readers scan steps and follow paths across pages. In print and digital text, the arrow works as a visual guide that saves space and clarifies transitions. Because it belongs to common symbols, designers can reuse it across regions and styles. The exact shape may vary by font, but its meaning stays the same: a downward path with alternative options. When included near a button or link, it directs attention to the next action. Overall, this arrow helps convey direction without words and supports quick understanding in documents and interfaces.

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