↓
↓ 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 | ↓ | |
| Unicode | U+2193 | |
| HTML entity (named) | ↓ | |
| HTML entity (decimal) | ↓ | |
| HTML entity (hex) | ↓ | |
| CSS | \2193 | |
| LaTeX | \downarrow | |
| Windows Alt code | Alt + 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.