⇩
Downwards White Arrow Symbol (⇩)
Copy the Downwards White 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 white arrow (⇩) is an arrow character from the Unicode Arrows block that points downwards. White (outlined) arrows are mostly used as keyboard key labels — Shift, Caps Lock and similar — and in user-interface design.
Codes and properties
| Character | ⇩ |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | DOWNWARDS WHITE ARROW |
| Code point | U+21E9 |
| Decimal | 8681 |
| Unicode block | Arrows |
| HTML entity | ⇩ · ⇩ |
| CSS | \21E9 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u21E9 |
| Python | \u21E9 or \N{DOWNWARDS WHITE ARROW} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 87 A9 |
| 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
21E9then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
21E9; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “downwards white arrow”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
21e9, 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 21E9 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.