HTML Entity for Down Arrow Corner Left (↵)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Down Arrow Corner Left (↵) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, the named entity ↵, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+21B5 (DOWNWARDS ARROW WITH CORNER LEFTWARDS) in the Arrows block (U+2190–U+21FF)—often used for Enter/Return key notation, carriage return, or down-then-left flow in flowcharts and UI.
Render it with ↵, ↵, ↵, or CSS escape \21B5. For a straight down arrow use ↓ (↓, U+2193). The corner-left variant is not the same glyph as a simple downward arrow.
⚡ Quick Reference — Down Arrow Corner Left
U+21B5Arrows block
↵Hexadecimal reference
↵Decimal reference
↵Carriage return arrow (U+21B5)
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+21B5
Hex code ↵
HTML code ↵
Named entity ↵
CSS code \21B5
Related U+2193 = Down arrow (↓); Enter/Return notationComplete HTML Example
This example demonstrates the Down Arrow Corner Left (↵) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, the named entity ↵, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\21B5";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Down Arrow Corner Left using Hexadecimal: ↵</p>
<p>Down Arrow Corner Left using HTML Code: ↵</p>
<p>Down Arrow Corner Left using HTML Entity: ↵</p>
<p id="point">Down Arrow Corner Left using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
U+21B5 is widely supported in modern browsers when rendered with a font that includes Arrows:
👀 Live Preview
See the Down Arrow Corner Left (↵) in Enter/Return and flow contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
↵ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 21B5 to display the Down Arrow Corner Left. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
↵ uses the decimal Unicode value 8629 to display the same character.
Named HTML Entity
↵ is the HTML5 named entity for U+21B5 (carriage return arrow). It is easy to read in source and resolves to ↵.
CSS Entity
\21B5 is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.
Same visual result
All four methods produce: ↵. Unicode U+21B5. Straight down arrow: ↓ (↓). Serve HTML as UTF-8 so ↵ resolves correctly.
Use Cases
The Down Arrow Corner Left (↵) is commonly used in:
Represent the Enter or Return key in keyboard shortcuts and documentation.
Show flow direction (down then left) in flowcharts and process diagrams.
Indicate submit action or new line/paragraph in forms and instructions.
Document carriage return or line-ending behavior in APIs and specs.
Show “press Enter” or similar in tutorials and help text.
Use as a cue when navigation flows down and then left.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
↵for readable markup, or↵/↵ - Add
aria-labelwhen the symbol means Enter, submit, or return - Pair ↵ with a short label (e.g. “Press Enter to submit”)
- Use
\21B5in CSS::before/::afterfor pure-CSS indicators - Serve pages with UTF-8 (
<meta charset="utf-8">)
Don’t
- Confuse
↵(↵) with↓(↓, straight down arrow) - Put CSS escape
\21B5in HTML text nodes - Rely on the symbol alone without context in accessibility-critical UIs
- Assume decorative fonts include all Arrows glyphs
- Use U+21B5 when you only need a simple downward direction (use ↓ instead)
Key Takeaways
Named entity available: ↵
↵ ↵For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\21B5Unicode U+21B5 — DOWNWARDS ARROW WITH CORNER LEFTWARDS
Not the same as ↓ (↓, U+2193)
Four methods, one glyph — widely supported in modern browsers
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
↵ (hex), ↵ (decimal), ↵ (named entity), or \21B5 in CSS content. All produce ↵.U+21B5 (DOWNWARDS ARROW WITH CORNER LEFTWARDS). Arrows block (U+2190–U+21FF). Hex 21B5, decimal 8629. Often used for Enter/Return or carriage return.↵ is easier to read in source than ↵ or ↵, but all produce ↵. The CSS escape \21B5 is used in stylesheets in the content property of pseudo-elements.↵ is the Down Arrow Corner Left (↵, U+21B5), which bends left at the bottom. The regular down arrow (↓, U+2193, ↓) is a straight downward arrow. Use ↵ for Enter/Return; use ↓ for a simple down direction.Explore More HTML Entities!
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