Downwards Black Arrow
Reach for ⬇ in flowcharts, diagrams and step-by-step interface copy, where a plain keyboard falls short. It is cataloged at Unicode code point U+2B07 in the arrows set, so it renders the same real text character in every app that supports the font, not a pasted image.
| Symbol | ⬇ | |
|---|---|---|
| Unicode | U+2B07 | |
| Name | Downwards Black Arrow | |
| HTML (decimal) | ⬇ | |
| HTML (hex) | ⬇ | |
| CSS content | \2B07 | |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2B07 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | 0xE2 0xAC 0x87 | |
| UTF-16 units | 0x2B07 |
How to type the downwards black 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: "\2B07"in a::beforeor::afterrule. - JavaScript: the escape
\u2B07produces this character in a string.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the downwards black 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 black arrow?
The downwards black arrow has the Unicode code point U+2B07. In HTML you can write it as ⬇ or ⬇.
Can I use the downwards black arrow symbol in HTML and CSS?
Yes. In HTML write ⬇, and in CSS use content: "\2B07" inside a ::before or ::after rule. The code table on this page has copy buttons for both.
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