↙ Down-left Arrow

Code Points: U+2199

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↙ Emoji Meaning

The down-left arrow ↙ emoji can have several meanings, depending on the context. Here are some of the most popular interpretations:

  • Direction/Movement: This is the most literal meaning. It simply indicates a diagonal direction towards the down-left.
  • South-West: Similar to the direction meaning, it can be used to represent the southwest direction on a map or compass.
  • Decline/Decrease: In some contexts, especially in charts or graphs, it can visually represent a downward or decreasing trend, moving towards the left (often representing time).
  • Next/Continue (in some games): In certain video games or online forms, it may function as a button or indicator to proceed to the next stage, option, or page.
  • Emphasis/Pointer: Less common, but it can be used to draw attention to something in the bottom-left corner of an image or text. Think of it as a visual pointer.

It's important to consider the surrounding text and context to accurately understand the intended meaning of the ↙ emoji.


Down-left Arrow Emoji Images

Here is how Down-left Arrow emoji looks like on iPhone, Android, Facebook, Messenger and X:

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