Downwards Arrow From Bar
Most keyboards skip the downwards arrow from bar entirely, which is why it gets copied instead of typed. This one lives at code point U+21A7 and belongs to the arrows group; click it above to copy, or use the table below for the HTML, CSS and JavaScript equivalents.
| Symbol | ↧ | |
|---|---|---|
| Unicode | U+21A7 | |
| Name | Downwards Arrow From Bar | |
| HTML (decimal) | ↧ | |
| HTML (hex) | ↧ | |
| CSS content | \21A7 | |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u21A7 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | 0xE2 0x86 0xA7 | |
| UTF-16 units | 0x21A7 |
How to type the downwards arrow from bar 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: "\21A7"in a::beforeor::afterrule. - JavaScript: the escape
\u21A7produces this character in a string.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the downwards arrow from bar 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 from bar?
The downwards arrow from bar has the Unicode code point U+21A7. In HTML you can write it as ↧ or ↧.
Can I use the downwards arrow from bar symbol in HTML and CSS?
Yes. In HTML write ↧, and in CSS use content: "\21A7" inside a ::before or ::after rule. The code table on this page has copy buttons for both.
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