U+2B5B "⭛" Backslanted South Arrow with Hooked Tail Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+2B5B "⭛" Backslanted South Arrow with Hooked Tail is a specialized typographical symbol belonging to the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block, encoded in Unicode version 7.0. Its design features a southward pointing arrow that is slanted to the left, with a distinctive hook at the end of its tail, making it distinct from standard directional arrows. This character is primarily used in technical documentation, diagrams, or specialized notation systems where nuanced directional indication is required, such as in mapping, flowcharts, or academic texts that denote backward or reversed movement with a specific spatial orientation. As with many less common symbols, its practical usage remains niche, and it may not be supported by all fonts, necessitating careful consideration for broad accessibility in digital communication.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
⭛ |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
⭛ |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xE2 0xAD 0x9B |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0x2B5B |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x00002B5B |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\u2b5b |
Unicode Properties