GlyphIndexLabeled use
Continue below ↓
The words make the intended reading direction explicit.
Down arrow
The down arrow ↓ points to something below or marks a decrease. Nearby words tell the reader which meaning is intended.
DOWNWARDS ARROW
Appearance can vary by font.
Character details
♡→✦
3 code pointsMeaning and context
The down arrow ↓ points to something below or marks a decrease. Nearby words tell the reader which meaning is intended.
How to use it
Place the arrow beside the item it points to. For a decrease, show the original and new values so the change is clear without the symbol.
Examples
Second context
Queue: 8 → 5 ↓
The counts show a decrease without relying solely on the symbol.
Similar shapes, different characters
Up arrow
U+2191Compare the arrowhead direction and stem before choosing the character.
DetailsDown arrow
U+2193The code-point display identifies this exact character even when another font changes its appearance.
Sources and method
- Unicode 18.0.0 character database — Pinned standard character identities and properties; the application computes UTF encodings from the original text.
- Unicode character code charts — Reference glyphs are not a guarantee of the appearance in a user’s font.