U+21E9 "" Downwards White Arrow Unicode Character

Unicode Version 18.0

Source: Noto Sans CJK Source: Browser Default

U+21E9 "" Downwards White Arrow is a typographic symbol classified under the "Arrows" block, designed as a hollow or outlined arrow pointing directly downward. It is visually distinct from its solid filled counterpart, often used in digital interfaces, diagrams, and documentation to indicate a downward direction, download action, or the placement of content below. Its white or open form can also convey a less weighty or more decorative directional cue compared to standard black arrows, making it suitable for user interface design, wayfinding, and technical notation where clarity and aesthetic subtlety are desired.

General Properties

Code Point
U+21E9
Name
Downwards White Arrow
Unicode 1.0 Name
White down Arrow

Encodings

HTML Decimal Encoding
⇩
HTML Hex Encoding
⇩
UTF-8 Encoding
0xE2 0x87 0xA9
UTF-16 Encoding
0x21E9
UTF-32 Encoding
0x000021E9
C/C++/Java Escape
\u21e9