
↙️ down left arrow emoji
The down left arrow emoji ↙️ depicts an arrow pointing toward the lower left, or southwest. It is used for directions, movement, and indicating a path or shift toward the lower-left area. In messages, it can mark a downward-left direction or reference navigation.
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What does ↙️ mean?
A black arrow pointing diagonally from top right to bottom left, commonly depicted in a solid color with a triangular head and a straight shaft. This emoji is part of the arrow series and is officially designated as a directional indicator, used to represent movement or direction towards the southwest.
Common uses
- Indicating a southwest direction: 'The nearest exit is ↙️'
- Representing navigation or movement: 'Move the cursor ↙️ to access the menu'
- In technical diagrams or instructions: 'Connect the wire ↙️ to the terminal'
In a message
Variations
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Frequently asked questions
What does ↙️ mean?
A black arrow pointing diagonally from top right to bottom left, commonly depicted in a solid color with a triangular head and a straight shaft. This emoji is part of the arrow series and is officially designated as a directional indicator, used to represent movement or direction towards the southwest.
How do I copy South West Arrow?
Click Copy emoji, then paste it into a message or text field. Use Ctrl+V on Windows or Cmd+V on Mac.
How do I download South West Arrow?
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Does South West Arrow support skin tones?
This entry has no skin-tone variations in the current catalog. Different platform designs are renderings of the same character, not separate emoji.