Downwards Two Headed Arrow
↡ carries the Unicode name "Downwards Two Headed Arrow" at code point U+21A1. 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+21A1 | |
| Name | Downwards Two Headed Arrow | |
| HTML (decimal) | ↡ | |
| HTML (hex) | ↡ | |
| CSS content | \21A1 | |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u21A1 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | 0xE2 0x86 0xA1 | |
| UTF-16 units | 0x21A1 |
How to type the downwards two headed 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.
- HTML: write
↡in your markup. - CSS: use
content: "\21A1"in a::beforeor::afterrule. - JavaScript: the escape
\u21A1produces this character in a string.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the downwards two headed 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 two headed arrow?
The downwards two headed arrow has the Unicode code point U+21A1. In HTML you can write it as ↡ or ↡.
Can I use the downwards two headed arrow symbol in HTML and CSS?
Yes. In HTML write ↡, and in CSS use content: "\21A1" inside a ::before or ::after rule. The code table on this page has copy buttons for both.
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