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⬇️ Down Arrow Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Showing a downward arrow — the universal "download this" or "prices are dropping" symbol. Social media managers use it to point at links in their posts, while finance accounts pair it with 📉 for bearish market takes. Also the go-to for anyone saying "check below" or "scroll down" in a thread.
When to Use
Use for going down, decreases, downloads, or downward direction.
Example Usage
- “Prices dropping ⬇️”
- “Download now ⬇️”
- “Going down ⬇️”
Popular Combinations
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Decreasing
⬇️💾
Download
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Going down
How Down 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does ⬇️ mean in a text message?▼
Showing a downward arrow — the universal "download this" or "prices are dropping" symbol. Social media managers use it to point at links in their posts, while finance accounts pair it with 📉 for bearish market takes. Also the go-to for anyone saying "check below" or "scroll down" in a thread. Use for going down, decreases, downloads, or downward direction. 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 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 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_down:` to insert the Down Arrow emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+2b07-fe0f
Category
Symbols
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
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When to Use ⬇️ Down Arrow
Use for going down, decreases, downloads, or downward direction.
- •Send ⬇️ when you want to express or reference "down arrow" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use ⬇️ in conversations about blue or square to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with ⬇️ Down Arrow on social media posts, stories, or comments related to down arrow
- •Combine ⬇️ with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about blue, square, direction
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
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Mac
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