Downwards Arrow with Corner Leftwards ↵

The Downwards Arrow with Corner Leftwards character (↵) is a standard HTML entity defined in the HTML specification. In HTML source code, it can be written using the named entity reference ↵, the decimal numeric character reference ↵, or the hexadecimal numeric reference ↵. The character is assigned Unicode code point U+21B5 in the Universal Character Set.

The carriage return arrow (return key symbol) is a downward arrow that bends left, representing the Enter or Return key action. It is the standard symbol shown on keyboard return keys and in text editors to indicate line breaks. The shape mirrors the physical motion of a typewriter carriage returning to the left margin.

Arrow entities serve as directional indicators in navigation interfaces, mathematical expressions, flowcharts, and textual content throughout the web. Because they render as scalable text characters rather than bitmap images, HTML arrow entities are resolution-independent, styleable with CSS properties like color and font-size, and fully accessible to assistive technologies including screen readers.

When deciding how to encode the Downwards Arrow with Corner Leftwards character in your HTML documents, the named entity ↵ is generally the most readable choice for developers reviewing or maintaining source code. The decimal form ↵ and hexadecimal form ↵ are equally valid alternatives that work in contexts where named entities may not be supported, or when generating HTML output programmatically from server-side code. All three representations produce identical visual output in every modern web browser.

Use the carriage return arrow in keyboard shortcut documentation, text editor interfaces, and instructional content that references the Enter/Return key. It is universally recognized as the return key symbol and is clearer than writing 'Enter' or 'Return' in many UI contexts.