down arrow
About this emoji
The down arrow emoji is part of the Symbols category (arrow) since Unicode 0.6. It is associated with: down, arrow, symbols.
The down arrow emoji belongs to the Symbols category, specifically the arrow subgroup. It was introduced in Unicode 0.6 and is supported across all major platforms including iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS.
People commonly use the ⬇️ down arrow emoji for conveying abstract concepts, directions, warnings, and universal signs. It is often associated with down, arrow, symbols.
Quick facts
| Emoji | ⬇️ |
| Name | down arrow |
| Category | Symbols |
| Subgroup | arrow |
| Unicode version | 0.6 |
| Codepoint(s) | U+2B07, U+FE0F |
| Shortcode alias | :down_arrow: |
How to use
Copy and paste: Click the “Copy to clipboard” button above and paste the emoji anywhere — messages, social media posts, emails, or documents.
Shortcode: On platforms that support emoji shortcodes (Slack, GitHub, Discord), type :down_arrow: and the emoji will auto-complete.
Mobile keyboard: Open your device's emoji keyboard (🌐 or 😊 key) and search for “down arrow” to find it quickly.
Windows: Press Win + . to open the emoji picker, then search by name.
macOS: Press ⌃ Control + ⌘ Cmd + Space to open the Character Viewer.