Its official Unicode name is down-left arrow, filed under arrows in the symbols group. Keyboards find it when you search for “arrow”, “direction”, “down-left”, “intercardinal”, “southwest”.
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Questions
What does the down-left arrow emoji mean?
↙️ is the down-left arrow emoji, part of the “arrows” set in symbols. It is used for arrow, direction, down-left, intercardinal, and its exact tone depends on the conversation.
How do I copy and paste the down-left arrow emoji?
Tap the Copy button on this page and paste ↙️ anywhere. On a keyboard, search your emoji panel for “arrow”.
When was the down-left arrow emoji added?
It arrived in Emoji 0.6, part of the original set carried over from Japanese phone carriers. Support depends on your phone’s software version.
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