Downwards Double Arrow
The downwards double arrow (⇓) sits at code point U+21D3 in Unicode. It belongs to the arrows family and pastes as plain text, so it keeps working across documents, messages and web pages. Below you can copy it in one click and grab the exact HTML, CSS and JavaScript codes you need to reproduce it anywhere.
| Symbol | ⇓ | |
|---|---|---|
| Unicode | U+21D3 | |
| Name | Downwards Double Arrow | |
| HTML (named) | ⇓ | |
| HTML (decimal) | ⇓ | |
| HTML (hex) | ⇓ | |
| CSS content | \21D3 | |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u21D3 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | 0xE2 0x87 0x93 | |
| UTF-16 units | 0x21D3 |
How to type the downwards double 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
⇓or the named entity⇓in your markup. - CSS: use
content: "\21D3"in a::beforeor::afterrule. - JavaScript: the escape
\u21D3produces this character in a string.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the downwards double 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 double arrow?
The downwards double arrow has the Unicode code point U+21D3. In HTML you can write it as ⇓ or ⇓, or with the named entity ⇓.
Can I use the downwards double arrow symbol in HTML and CSS?
Yes. In HTML write ⇓ or the named entity ⇓, and in CSS use content: "\21D3" inside a ::before or ::after rule. The code table on this page has copy buttons for both.
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