↯
Downwards Zigzag Arrow Symbol (↯)
Copy the Downwards Zigzag Arrow symbol ↯ to your clipboard, and see its Unicode code point, HTML entity, LaTeX command and how to type it on any device.
What does ↯ mean?
The downwards zigzag arrow is often used to mark a contradiction at the end of a proof by contradiction, and to depict electricity or lightning. Its official Unicode name is DOWNWARDS ZIGZAG ARROW.
Codes and properties
| Character | ↯ |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | DOWNWARDS ZIGZAG ARROW |
| Code point | U+21AF |
| Decimal | 8623 |
| Unicode block | Arrows |
| HTML entity | ↯ · ↯ |
| CSS | \21AF |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u21AF |
| Python | \u21AF or \N{DOWNWARDS ZIGZAG ARROW} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 86 AF |
| LaTeX | paste ↯ with unicode-math (XeLaTeX/LuaLaTeX) |
How to type ↯
- Copy & paste: press the Copy button above, then paste ↯ anywhere — Word, Google Docs, email, chat or code.
- Windows (Word, WordPad, Outlook): type
21AFthen press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
21AF; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “downwards zigzag arrow”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
21af, then Space. - HTML:
↯renders as ↯. - LaTeX: standard LaTeX has no dedicated command; compile with XeLaTeX or LuaLaTeX and the unicode-math package, then paste ↯ directly.
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ↯ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 21AF and press Alt+X. In any app press Win+. to open the symbol panel, or copy ↯ from this page.
What is the HTML code for ↯?
Use ↯ (hex) or ↯ (decimal).
What is the LaTeX command for ↯?
There is no standard command; use XeLaTeX or LuaLaTeX with unicode-math and paste ↯ directly.