U+21AF · Arrows
Downwards Zigzag Arrow ↯
Downwards Zigzag Arrow is the Unicode character U+21AF (official name “DOWNWARDS ZIGZAG ARROW”) from the Arrows block. It belongs to SymbolHero’s arrows collection. Copy it with the button, or use the codes and keyboard methods below to type it yourself.
UnicodeU+21AF
HTML↯
↯U+21AF
Character codes
| Unicode code point | U+21AF | |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 8623 | |
| HTML (hex) | ↯ | |
| HTML (decimal) | ↯ | |
| CSS | \21AF | |
| JavaScript | \u21AF | |
| Python | \u21AF | |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 86 AF | |
| UTF-16 | 21AF | |
| URL-encoded | %E2%86%AF |
Character details
| Official name | DOWNWARDS ZIGZAG ARROW |
|---|---|
| Unicode block | Arrows |
| General category | Other Symbol (So) |
| SymbolHero category | Arrows |
| Emoji | No |
How to type ↯
Windows
- In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type
21AFthen press Alt + X. - Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “downwards zigzag arrow”, then Select and Copy.
Mac
- Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “downwards zigzag arrow”, and double-click the result.
- With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type
21AF.
iPhone & Android
- Tap Copy at the top of this page, then long-press where you want it and choose Paste.
Docs & web
- Google Docs: Insert → Special characters, then search “downwards zigzag arrow” or enter
U+21AF. - HTML:
↯ - Excel / Google Sheets:
=UNICHAR(8623)
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Questions
What is the Unicode for ↯?
It is U+21AF (DOWNWARDS ZIGZAG ARROW), decimal 8623.
Is there a Windows Alt code for it?
No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 21AF then Alt+X, or copy it from this page.
How do I type it on a Mac?
There is no built-in Option shortcut. Use the Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space) and search “downwards zigzag arrow”, or copy it from this page.
What is the HTML code?
Use the numeric reference ↯ (or ↯). There is no named entity.