Down Arrow Symbol (↓)

The down arrow (↓) points down — for downloads, decreases, 'scroll for more' and dropdowns.

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Downwards Arrow · U+2193 · Arrow Symbols

Click the symbol or the button to copy it, then paste it anywhere — documents, messages, bios and code.

Down Arrow codes

Code	Value
Unicode code point	`U+2193`
Unicode name	`Downwards Arrow`
HTML named entity	`↓`
HTML decimal	`↓`
HTML hex	`↓`
CSS content code	`\2193`
JavaScript / JSON	`\u2193`
Windows Alt code	No standard Alt code — copy it from the card above

Down Arrow variants (7)

7 related glyphs — click any tile to copy it. Tiles with a page open that symbol's own page.

↑Upwards Arrow⇓Downwards Double Arrow⇩Downwards White Arrow⬇Downwards Black Arrow⤵Arrow Pointing Rightwards Then Curving Downwards↘South East Arrow↙South West Arrow

Meaning & usage

↓ is the hardest-working arrow online: it marks download buttons, falling prices, dropdown menus and the eternal 'scroll down ↓' at the bottom of landing pages. Paired with ↑ it runs sorting controls and thermometers.

In comments, ↓ points at the message below or casts a quiet downvote. The heavy ⬇ version renders as an emoji on phones; ↓ is the clean text original that matches your font everywhere.

Examples in use

Download ↓ (PDF, 2 MB)
Temperature ↓ to −3°C tonight
Full story below ↓

How to type the down arrow

Windows

There is no Alt code or direct key for ↓. In Microsoft Word, type 2193 and press Alt+X to convert it. Everywhere else, click the Copy button at the top of this page and paste it (Ctrl+V) — that always works.

Mac

There is no Option-key shortcut for ↓ on a Mac. Open the Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space, search for "Down Arrow", and double-click to insert — or copy it from this page.

iPhone & Android

Most phone keyboards have no built-in key for ↓. Open this page on your phone, tap Copy, then paste it into your message or bio. (On Android, Gboard's emoji search finds some symbols by name.)

Linux

Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 2193 and press Enter (works in most GTK apps and terminals with IBus). Or copy it from this page.

Frequently asked questions

How do I type ↓ on a keyboard?

There is no standard key. Copy ↓ from this page, or in Word type 2193 then Alt+X. On Linux: Ctrl+Shift+U, 2193, Enter.

Which down arrow should I use for a download button?

↓ is the classic text choice and always matches your font. ⬇ looks bolder and app-like; pick one style and stay consistent.

Why does ↓ sometimes show as a box or question mark?

The box (called tofu) means the device or font viewing it has no drawing for U+2193 (Downwards Arrow). The character itself is fine — try a different font or a newer device, or use one of the variants on this page.

Is the Down Arrow free to use?

Yes. ↓ is a standard Unicode text character published in the Unicode Character Database. You may use it in personal and commercial documents, designs and products without permission or payment.

Related symbols

↑Up Arrow →Arrow Symbols ←Left Arrow