HTML Entity for South East Arrow (↘)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+2198

HTML Entity for south east arrow (U+2198) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is South East Arrow?

South east arrow (↘) is the Unicode character at U+2198 in the Arrows block. Official name: SOUTH EAST ARROW. It is a diagonal arrow pointing toward the south-east direction.

Remember

Character     ↘
Unicode       U+2198
Named entity  &searr;
Hex entity    &#x2198;
Decimal       &#8600;
CSS escape    \2198
Not the same  ↖ · ↗ · ↙

Prefer &searr; in HTML markup (&searrow; is an alias). You can also type ↘ in UTF-8, or use numeric forms when needed. Pair the glyph with text for accessibility.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Named entity	`&searr;`	HTML markup (preferred)
Alias	`&searrow;`	Same glyph as `&searr;`
Direct character	`↘`	HTML text (UTF-8)
Hex entity	`↘`	HTML markup
Decimal entity	`↘`	HTML markup
CSS escape	`\2198`	Stylesheet `content`

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
South-east diagonal arrow	`&searr;` or type `↘`
North-east diagonal	↗
North-west diagonal	↖
South-west diagonal	↙ (U+2199)
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\2198"`

See it

Live Preview

South east arrow rendered alone and next to the other diagonal arrows.

Large glyph ↘

UI hint Scroll down ↘ for more content

Diagonals ↖ ↗ ↘ ↙

Expand Expand section ↘

With entities Named: ↘ | Hex: ↘ | Decimal: ↘

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows the arrow with named, hex, decimal, CSS escape, and a typed character. Use View Output or open the live editor.

Named + Hex + Decimal + CSS + Typed

Five ways to produce ↘, plus a short navigation hint.

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>South East Arrow (↘) in HTML</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\2198";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Named Entity: &searr;</p>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#x2198;</p>
  <p>Using HTML Code: &#8600;</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p>Typed directly: ↘</p>
  <p>Navigation: Scroll down &searr; for more</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Named: &searr; is the HTML5 name for U+2198 → ↘. Best default in markup.

2. Hex: U+2198 → ↘ in HTML. Same glyph as the named form.

3. Decimal: same code point as 8600 → ↘. Same result as hex and named.

4. CSS: use \2198 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ↘ after the paragraph text.

5. Typed / UI: paste ↘ in UTF-8, or write Scroll down &searr; for more for a short directional hint.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with &searr;.

vs ↗

Not north east

U+2197 (↗) points north-east. U+2198 points south-east — different diagonals.

vs ↙

Not south west

↙ (U+2199) points south-west. Do not swap it with &searr;.

Name

Remember &searr;

Prefer &searr;. The alias &searrow; is valid but less common in tutorials.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\2198 belongs in CSS strings. &searr; / ↘ / ↘ belong in HTML.

A11y

Do not rely on the glyph alone

Add nearby text or an aria-label when the arrow is the only control label.

Semicolon

End named entities

Always finish with ; — write &searr;, not &searr.

Compatibility

Browser Support

South east arrow (U+2198) and its entity forms (&searr;, ↘, ↘, CSS \\2198) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Visible glyphs depend on Arrows font coverage.

✓ Universal support

South East Arrow (↘)

Encode with named, hex, decimal, CSS escape, or type the character — same code point everywhere encoding is supported.

100% Browser coverage

Google Chrome Supported

Yes

Microsoft Edge Supported

Yes

Mozilla Firefox Supported

Yes

Apple Safari Supported

Yes

Opera Supported

Yes

Internet Explorer All versions

Yes

U+2198 / entities Full support

Bottom line: Prefer &searr; in HTML. Use ↘ / ↘ when numeric form is required, and \\2198 only inside CSS content.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: south east arrow is U+2198 (decimal 8600) — glyph ↘.
HTML: prefer &searr; — also ↘ / ↘ / type ↘.
CSS: use \2198 inside content for generated text.
Meaning: ↘ is south-east — not ↗, not ↖, not ↙.

One line: U+2198 → &searr; / ↘ / ↘ / CSS \2198.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display ↘ in HTML?

Use &searr; (named), ↘ (hex), ↘ (decimal), type ↘ directly in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \2198 in content. Prefer &searr; in normal HTML.

What is the Unicode value for south east arrow?

U+2198 (SOUTH EAST ARROW). Hex 2198, decimal 8600. It belongs to the Arrows block (U+2190–U+21FF).

Is there a named HTML entity for U+2198?

Yes. Use &searr; (or the alias &searrow;). Numeric forms ↘ and ↘ also work.

Is ↘ the same as ↗ or ↙?

No. ↘ is U+2198 (south east). ↗ is U+2197 (north east). ↙ is U+2199 (south west). ↖ is U+2196 (north west).

When should I use &searr;?

Use it for diagonal south-east direction in navigation hints, UI labels, flowcharts, and diagrams. Pair the glyph with text for accessibility.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+2198?

HTML entities (&searr;, ↘, or ↘) go in markup. The CSS escape \2198 goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).

Did you know?

South east arrow is Unicode U+2198 (decimal 8600) — glyph ↘ in the Arrows block (U+2190–U+21FF). HTML5 names it &searr; (also &searrow;). Official name: SOUTH EAST ARROW. Do not confuse with north east U+2197 (↗), north west U+2196 (↖), or south west U+2199 (↙).

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