Downwards Arrow
The down arrow marks a decrease, a drop or a jump to the bottom. In tables it often flags a falling value. ↓ carries the Unicode name "Downwards Arrow" at code point U+2193. Like every character in the arrows set on this page, it is plain text rather than an icon, so a single click below copies something that keeps its shape in flowcharts, diagrams and step-by-step interface copy.
| Symbol | ↓ | |
|---|---|---|
| Unicode | U+2193 | |
| Name | Downwards Arrow | |
| HTML (named) | ↓ | |
| HTML (decimal) | ↓ | |
| HTML (hex) | ↓ | |
| CSS content | \2193 | |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2193 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | 0xE2 0x86 0x93 | |
| UTF-16 units | 0x2193 | |
| Windows alt code | Alt 25 (ASCII), Alt 8595 |
How to type the downwards arrow symbol
- Copy and paste: click the ↓ at the top of this page, then paste with Ctrl+V (Windows) or Cmd+V (Mac). This is the fastest route on any device.
- Windows alt code: hold Alt and type
25on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. - HTML: write
↓or the named entity↓in your markup. - CSS: use
content: "\2193"in a::beforeor::afterrule. - JavaScript: the escape
\u2193produces this character in a string.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the downwards arrow symbol?
Click the ↓ above or the copy button and it is placed on your clipboard. Paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V. It is a real text character, so it works in documents, chats and code.
What is the Unicode code point for downwards arrow?
The downwards arrow has the Unicode code point U+2193. In HTML you can write it as ↓ or ↓, or with the named entity ↓.
What is the alt code for the downwards arrow symbol?
On Windows, hold the Alt key and type Alt 25 (ASCII), Alt 8595 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. Copying the ↓ from this page is quicker and works on any device.
Does the downwards arrow symbol work everywhere?
In almost every modern app and font, yes. If a font does not include this glyph you may see a placeholder box, but the underlying character U+2193 is still correct and will render in a font that supports it.
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