⇣
Downwards Dashed Arrow Symbol (⇣)
Copy the Downwards Dashed 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 dashed arrow (⇣) is an arrow character from the Unicode Arrows block that points downwards. Dashed arrows typically show an optional, implied or uniquely-determined map in diagrams.
Codes and properties
| Character | ⇣ |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | DOWNWARDS DASHED ARROW |
| Code point | U+21E3 |
| Decimal | 8675 |
| Unicode block | Arrows |
| HTML entity | ⇣ · ⇣ |
| CSS | \21E3 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u21E3 |
| Python | \u21E3 or \N{DOWNWARDS DASHED ARROW} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 87 A3 |
| 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
21E3then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
21E3; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “downwards dashed arrow”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
21e3, 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 21E3 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.