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Downwards Arrow with Tip Leftwards Symbol (↲)
Copy the Downwards Arrow with Tip Leftwards 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 arrow with tip leftwards (↲) is an arrow character from the Unicode Arrows block that points to the left. Bent arrows like this one are common in user interfaces (return, reply, undo) and in flowcharts.
Codes and properties
| Character | ↲ |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | DOWNWARDS ARROW WITH TIP LEFTWARDS |
| Code point | U+21B2 |
| Decimal | 8626 |
| Unicode block | Arrows |
| HTML entity | ↲ · ↲ |
| CSS | \21B2 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u21B2 |
| Python | \u21B2 or \N{DOWNWARDS ARROW WITH TIP LEFTWARDS} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 86 B2 |
| 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
21B2then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
21B2; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “downwards arrow with tip leftwards”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
21b2, 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 21B2 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.