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Down Arrow

The down arrow (↓) points downward, used for direction, a decrease, or the down arrow key.

Also known as: downwards arrow, down arrow symbol, arrow pointing down.

Codes

Symbol
UnicodeU+2193
HTML entity (named)↓
HTML entity (decimal)↓
HTML entity (hex)↓
CSS\2193
LaTeX\downarrow
Windows Alt codeAlt + 25

How to type (Down Arrow)

WindowsAlt + 25

Hold Alt and type 25 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt (Alt + 8595 also works).

Mac

Open Character Viewer (Control + Cmd + Space) and search “downwards arrow”, then double-click ↓.

Microsoft Word2193, Alt + X

Type 2193, then press Alt + X to convert it to ↓.

Google Docs

Insert → Special characters, then search “down arrow” or “downwards arrow”.

LaTeX\downarrow

Use \downarrow in math mode.

Usage

  • ↓ indicates direction (downward) or a decrease.
  • In chemistry equations, ↓ marks a precipitate forming, e.g. AgCl↓.
  • In interfaces, ↓ represents the down arrow key or scrolling down.

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