Down-left arrow ↙️
Quick answer
↙️ Down-left arrow is an emoji in the Symbols category, under “Arrows”. People also find it by searching arrow, direction, down-left, intercardinal, southwest.
Tap the emoji to copy it, then paste it anywhere.
Key facts
Down-left arrow ↙️: Meaning
↙️ Down-left arrow is an emoji in the Symbols category, under “Arrows”. It became part of the emoji standard with Emoji 0.6 in 2010.
People also find it by searching arrow, direction, down-left, intercardinal, southwest.
How to use ↙️ Down-left arrow
Arrow emojis point the way, show direction or change, and highlight links or steps.
Example messages
- Link in bio ↙️
- Next slide ↙️
Codes for developers
| Copy emoji | ↙️ | |
|---|---|---|
| Unicode | U+2199 U+FE0F | |
| HTML (hex) | ↙️ | |
| HTML (decimal) | ↙️ | |
| CSS | \2199 \FE0F | |
| JavaScript | \u{2199}\u{FE0F} | |
| JavaScript (UTF-16) | \u2199\uFE0F | |
| Python | \U00002199\U0000FE0F | |
| URL | %E2%86%99%EF%B8%8F | |
| GitHub | :arrow_lower_left: | |
| Slack / Discord | :arrow_lower_left: |
Technical details
- Type
- Single character with emoji presentation selector
- Code points
- 2
- UTF-16
- 2
- UTF-8
- 6 bytes
| ↙ | U+2199 | Down-left arrow |
| · | U+FE0F | Variation selector-16 (emoji style) |
History and device support
↙️ was added to the emoji standard in Emoji 0.6 (2010). Emoji 0.6 is the original set from Japanese mobile carriers, added to Unicode 6.0 in 2010. It includes the classic faces, hearts, weather, food, and objects that made emoji popular.
It is supported on practically every phone, tablet, and computer in use today, including iPhone, Android, Windows, and Mac. Each platform draws it in its own style, so it can look slightly different on Apple, Google, Microsoft, Samsung, and WhatsApp.
How to type it
- WindowsPress Windows + . (period) and search “down-left arrow”.
- MacPress Control + Command + Space and search “down-left arrow”.
- iPhone · AndroidOpen the emoji keyboard and search “down-left arrow”.
Also searched as
- arrow
- direction
- down-left
- intercardinal
- southwest
Related keywords
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Name in other languages
- EnglishDown-left arrow
- EspañolFlecha hacia la esquina inferior izquierda
- PortuguêsSeta para baixo e para a esquerda
- FrançaisFlèche bas gauche
- DeutschPfeil nach links unten
- ItalianoFreccia in basso a sinistra
- NederlandsPijl linksomlaag
- РусскийСтрелка влево-вниз
- УкраїнськаСтрілка вниз уліво
- PolskiStrzałka w dół w lewo
- TürkçeSol aşağı ok
- العربيةسهم لأسفل اليسار
- فارسیپیکان پایین چپ
- اردونیچے بائیں تیر
- עבריתחץ למטה ושמאלה
- हिन्दीनीचे-बायाँ तीर
- বাংলানীচের বামে তীর
- தமிழ்கீழ்-இடது நோக்கிய அம்புக்குறி
- తెలుగుదిగువ ఎడమ బాణం
- मराठीखाली-डावीकडे दर्शविणारा बाण
- Bahasa IndonesiaTanda panah kiri bawah
- Bahasa MelayuAnak panah ke penjuru kiri bawah
- Tiếng ViệtMũi tên xuống bên trái
- ไทยลูกศรชี้มุุมซ้ายล่าง
- FilipinoPababang pakaliwang arrow
- 日本語左下矢印
- 한국어왼쪽 아래 화살표
- 简体中文左下箭头
- 繁體中文左下箭頭
- KiswahiliMshale unaoelekeza chini kushoto
Questions and answers
What does the ↙️ Down-left arrow emoji mean?
↙️ Down-left arrow is an emoji in the Symbols category, under “Arrows”. People also find it by searching arrow, direction, down-left, intercardinal, southwest.
How do I copy and paste the Down-left arrow emoji?
Tap or click the large ↙️ at the top of this page to copy it, then paste it with Ctrl+V, Cmd+V, or a long press.
How do I type the Down-left arrow emoji on a computer?
Press Windows + . (period) and search “down-left arrow”. Press Control + Command + Space and search “down-left arrow”. Open the emoji keyboard and search “down-left arrow”.
When was the Down-left arrow emoji added?
The Down-left arrow emoji was added with Emoji 0.6 in 2010.
What is the Unicode for ↙️?
The Down-left arrow emoji is U+2199 U+FE0F in Unicode. In HTML, write ↙️.
Which category is the Down-left arrow emoji in?
↙️ Down-left arrow is in the Symbols category, in the “Arrows” subgroup, together with 20 other emojis.
Which emojis are similar to ↙️?
Emojis similar to ↙️ Down-left arrow include ⬆️ Up arrow, ↗️ Up-right arrow, ➡️ Right arrow, ↘️ Down-right arrow.
What is the Down-left arrow emoji called in other languages?
In other languages it is called Flecha hacia la esquina inferior izquierda (Español), Flèche bas gauche (Français), Pfeil nach links unten (Deutsch), नीचे-बायाँ तीर (हिन्दी), سهم لأسفل اليسار (العربية), 左下矢印 (日本語).
How many characters is the ↙️ emoji?
↙️ is made of 2 Unicode code point(s). It counts as 2 characters in X (Twitter) and JavaScript, and takes 6 bytes in UTF-8.
What is the official name of ↙️?
Its official Unicode CLDR short name is “down-left arrow”. Screen readers read this name aloud, and emoji keyboards use it for search.
What words are associated with ↙️?
Its official keywords are arrow, direction, down-left, intercardinal, southwest. Typing any of them in an emoji keyboard search usually finds ↙️.
Can I use ↙️ on Instagram, WhatsApp, and TikTok?
Yes. ↙️ is a standard Unicode emoji, so it works in posts, comments, bios, and messages on Instagram, WhatsApp, TikTok, Facebook, X, Snapchat, and Discord.
Does ↙️ look the same on every phone?
No. It is the same character with the same meaning, but Apple and Google draw it differently, so it may look a little different to the person you send it to.
What is the shortcode for Down-left arrow?
In apps like Slack, Discord, and GitHub, type :arrow_lower_left: to insert ↙️.
Does ↙️ work on iPhone and Android?
Yes. It has been part of the emoji standard since Emoji 0.6 (2010), so all current iPhones, Android phones, Windows, and Mac computers support it.
Can I download the Down-left arrow emoji as PNG or SVG?
Yes. Use the download box on this page to save ↙️ in Twemoji, Noto, or OpenMoji style as PNG, WebP, or SVG, from 32 to 1024 pixels.