⇂
Arrow 51
- Unicode
- U+21C2
- Category
- Arrows
- HTML Entity
- ⇂
- CSS
- \21C2
The ⇂ (Downwards Harpoon with Barb Rightwards) symbol is a specialized typographic arrow found in the Unicode Arrows block. It is predominantly used in scientific notation, particularly in chemistry and quantum physics, to visually represent an electron with a "spin-down" state in orbital diagrams. While rarely used in everyday messaging, it remains an essential character for accurately digitizing complex mathematical equations and scientific literature.
How to Type
- Windows
- Alt + 8642
- macOS
- Control + Command + Space then search "downwards harpoon"
- Linux
- Ctrl + Shift + U, then 21C2, Space
- HTML
- ⇂
In Programming
In technical typesetting systems like LaTeX, this symbol is typically rendered using the command \downharpoonright to denote specific electron spin states or specialized limits in advanced mathematical formulas.
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