SYMBOLDEX Symbols · Emoji · Unicode

SYMBOL

downwards hollow arrow

Unicode information

Namedownwards hollow arrow
Unicode nameDOWNWARDS WHITE ARROW
Code pointU+21E9
HTML decimal⇩
HTML hex⇩
CSS\21e9
JavaScript\u21E9
CategoryArrows
Unicode17.0

Meaning of ⇩ downwards hollow arrow

The character is listed as downwards hollow arrow in SymbolDex. Its technical Unicode name is DOWNWARDS WHITE ARROW. It belongs to the arrow-symbol family and usually expresses direction, relationships, movement or progression.

Common uses

  • Direction and navigation.
  • Diagrams, processes and relationships.
  • Visual separators and cues in text.

How to type ⇩ on Windows, Mac and mobile

Windows

The universal method is to use Copy on this page and paste ⇩. On Windows 10/11 you can press Win + . and browse the Symbols section, or open Character Map (charmap) to locate characters supported by your fonts.

Mac

Press Control + Command + Space to open Character Viewer, search for downwards hollow arrow, then double-click it to insert the character.

Microsoft Word

Type 21E9 without U+, then immediately press Alt + X. Word converts the code into ⇩. You can also use Insert → Symbol.

Google Docs

Open Insert → Special characters and search by name, or paste ⇩ directly. For emoji, you can also use your operating system emoji picker.

iPhone / iPad

iOS does not provide a direct Unicode-code entry method for every symbol. Copy ⇩ from SymbolDex or check long-press variants on related keys. For frequent use, create a shortcut under Settings → General → Keyboard → Text Replacement.

Android

Availability varies by Android keyboard. In Gboard, browse the symbols panel and long-press related keys for variants. If it is not available, copy ⇩ from SymbolDex and paste it where needed.

Linux

In many Linux apps using GTK/IBus, press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 21e9, then confirm with Enter or Space. If your app does not support this method, copy and paste ⇩.

Web and programming codes

Copy the representation you need for HTML, CSS, JavaScript or Python. For emoji sequences, SymbolDex includes every code point in the correct order.

HTML decimal⇩
HTML hex⇩
CSS content\21e9
JavaScript\u21E9
Python\u21E9
Unicode text

Usage examples

⇩ — downwards hollow arrow
Unicode: U+21E9
HTML: ⇩

Related symbols and emoji