↵
Return Arrow Symbol (↵)
Copy the Return 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 arrow with corner leftwards is the familiar Return/Enter key symbol, used in keyboard shortcuts and documentation. Its official Unicode name is DOWNWARDS ARROW WITH CORNER LEFTWARDS.
Codes and properties
| Character | ↵ |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | DOWNWARDS ARROW WITH CORNER LEFTWARDS |
| Code point | U+21B5 |
| Decimal | 8629 |
| Unicode block | Arrows |
| HTML entity | ↵ · ↵ · ↵ |
| CSS | \21B5 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u21B5 |
| Python | \u21B5 or \N{DOWNWARDS ARROW WITH CORNER LEFTWARDS} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 86 B5 |
| 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
21B5then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
21B5; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “downwards arrow with corner leftwards”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
21b5, 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 21B5 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 ↵ or ↵ (hex) or ↵ (decimal).
What is the LaTeX command for ↵?
There is no standard command; use XeLaTeX or LuaLaTeX with unicode-math and paste ↵ directly.