Down Arrow Symbol Copy and Paste
Select Copy to place ↓ on your clipboard. Paste it with Ctrl+V on Windows, Command+V on Mac, or the Paste command on mobile.
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- 1Copy
Press the button to copy ↓.
- 2Place the cursor
Open the message, document, form, or profile where you need it.
- 3Paste
Use Ctrl+V, Command+V, or the mobile Paste command.
What Is the Down Arrow Symbol?
The downwards arrow ↓ indicates downward direction, movement, ordering, expansion, or a link to content below, depending on context.
down arrow labels and references
Copy-and-paste Unicode text
Documents and messages
Web content and structured text
How to Type the Down Arrow Symbol
Choose your device or app to insert the down arrow symbol without copying it from another page.
Down Arrow Symbol on Windows
In Microsoft Word, type 2193 and press Alt + X. In other Windows apps, use Character Map or copy the character from this page.
Down Arrow Symbol on Mac
Open Character Viewer with Control + Command + Space, then search for “downwards arrow.” Keyboard layouts and app support vary.
Down Arrow Symbol on iPhone and iPad
Use the Copy button to copy ↓, then paste it into the target app. For repeated use, save it as a text-replacement shortcut.
Down Arrow Symbol on Android
Use the Copy button to copy ↓, then paste it into the target app. Keyboard symbol menus vary by device and app.
Down Arrow Symbol on Chromebook
Use the Copy button to copy ↓, then press Ctrl+V. You can also use a supported character picker in the current app.
Down Arrow Symbol on Microsoft Word
In Microsoft Word, type 2193 and press Alt+X to convert the code to ↓, or choose Insert > Symbol.
Down Arrow Symbol on Google Docs
Paste ↓ into Google Docs, or choose Insert > Special characters and search for downwards arrow.
Down Arrow Symbol Unicode and HTML Codes
Use these values when you need the down arrow symbol in HTML, CSS, source code, or a character reference.
U+2193
DOWNWARDS ARROW
↓
↓
↓
2193
How to Use and Format the Down Arrow Symbol
Use ↓ as the exact Unicode character U+2193 (DOWNWARDS ARROW) when the document needs a copyable, searchable text symbol. The downwards arrow ↓ indicates downward direction, movement, ordering, expansion, or a link to content below, depending on context. The character should remain text rather than being redrawn with several characters or replaced by an image when exact encoding matters. Its visual form can change with the font, operating system, and text-versus-emoji presentation supported by the destination application.
Place the down arrow symbol in a sentence, equation, label, or reference that makes its role clear. For web content, use the literal UTF-8 character or a valid numeric or named character reference, and provide visible text or an accessible name when the symbol is used in a control. Before publishing, verify the code point, spacing, capitalization, and nearby units or labels against the relevant technical or editorial standard.
Pair ↓ with a visible label when readers may not know the symbol.
Use the exact encoded character and verify its appearance in the target font.
Use the exact Unicode character ↓ (U+2193) rather than a visually similar substitute.
Use the literal UTF-8 character or a complete HTML character reference when publishing on the web.
Provide a visible label or accessible name when the symbol is used as an icon or control.
Test the character in the target font and application before publishing.
Down Arrow Symbol Examples
Scroll ↓Move down ↓Download ↓Next item ↓See details below ↓Unicode: U+2193 (DOWNWARDS ARROW)HTML decimal: ↓HTML hexadecimal: ↓CSS content: "\2193"Accessible label: ↓
Common Down Arrow Symbol Mistakes
- Do not use ↓ without a text label when the action may be unclear.
- Do not confuse ↓ with the down arrowhead or other arrow variants.
- Do not imply a download action unless the surrounding label or control actually downloads something.
- Do not replace ↓ (U+2193) with a lookalike character without checking its Unicode code point.
- Do not assume the glyph will have exactly the same shape in every font or operating system.
- Do not convert the character to an image when selectable and searchable Unicode text is required.
- Do not use the symbol as the only accessible name of an interactive control.
- In HTML, do not omit the semicolon from a numeric character reference.
More About the Down Arrow Symbol
The down arrow symbol ↓ is a Unicode text character rather than an image. Its code point is U+2193, and Unicode identifies it as DOWNWARDS ARROW. The downwards arrow ↓ indicates downward direction, movement, ordering, expansion, or a link to content below, depending on context. Because it remains encoded text, it can be selected, copied, searched, indexed, and pasted into apps that support the character. The exact glyph can vary with the active font and platform, so the Unicode value is the reliable way to verify that the intended character was used.
Supporting searches such as “down symbol”, “down symbol arrow”, “arrow symbol up down”, “down arrow symbol keyboard”, “arrow down symbol” generally describe related tasks: identifying the character, copying it, entering it on a keyboard, or understanding its documented use. This page keeps those small wording variations together instead of creating separate pages for the same symbol intent. Use the copy control for the fastest method, then consult the platform instructions for Word, Google Docs, Windows, macOS, iPhone, Android, and Chromebook.
The character-code section provides the Unicode value, HTML decimal and hexadecimal references, and a CSS escape. When the symbol conveys an action, category, hazard, legal status, or other important meaning, pair it with readable text rather than relying on the glyph alone. The formatting rules, examples, and common-mistake list below are based on the cited official references and are intended to help preserve the correct character across documents and websites.
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Down Arrow Symbol FAQ
What is the down arrow symbol?
The down arrow symbol is ↓. The downwards arrow ↓ indicates downward direction, movement, ordering, expansion, or a link to content below, depending on context.
How do I copy and paste ↓?
Use the Copy button next to ↓, then paste it with Ctrl+V on Windows, Command+V on Mac, or the Paste command on mobile.
What is the Unicode for ↓?
The Unicode code point is U+2193, and the Unicode name is DOWNWARDS ARROW.
How do I type ↓?
Windows: In Microsoft Word, type 2193 and press Alt + X. In other Windows apps, use Character Map or copy the character from this page. Mac: Open Character Viewer with Control + Command + Space, then search for “downwards arrow.” Keyboard layouts and app support vary.