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↙️ Down-Left Arrow Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Rocking the diagonal arrow pointing to the lower left, used for directional guidance toward the bottom-left. Can represent a southwest direction or downward-left movement.
When to Use
Use in navigation, diagrams, and when indicating movement toward the lower-left corner.
Example Usage
- “Go this direction ↙️”
- “Southwest wind ↙️”
- “Check the bottom left ↙️”
Popular Combinations
↙️🗺️
Southwest direction
↙️📍
Down and to the left
↙️💨
Wind direction
How Down-Left Arrow looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does ↙️ mean in a text message?▼
Rocking the diagonal arrow pointing to the lower left, used for directional guidance toward the bottom-left. Can represent a southwest direction or downward-left movement. Use in navigation, diagrams, and when indicating movement toward the lower-left corner. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
What is the official Unicode name for ↙️?▼
Each emoji has an official name assigned by the Unicode Consortium, which may differ from common names used in apps. The Down-Left Arrow emoji's official designation is listed in the Unicode CLDR (Common Locale Data Repository). Shortcode names like those on Slack or Discord are platform-specific.
Can screen readers interpret ↙️?▼
Yes. Screen readers announce emoji by their Unicode name, so ↙️ would be read aloud as "Down-Left Arrow." When using multiple emoji in a row, screen readers read each one individually, which can be overwhelming — so use them sparingly in accessible content.
What is the shortcode for ↙️?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:arrow_lower_left:` to insert the Down-Left Arrow emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+2199-fe0f
Category
Symbols
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:arrow_lower_left:Keywords
lowerleftdownbluesquaredirectiondiagonalsouthwest
When to Use ↙️ Down-Left Arrow
Use in navigation, diagrams, and when indicating movement toward the lower-left corner.
- •Send ↙️ when you want to express or reference "down-left arrow" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use ↙️ in conversations about lower or left to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with ↙️ Down-Left Arrow on social media posts, stories, or comments related to down-left arrow
- •Combine ↙️ with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about lower, left, down
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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