↘️
Down-Right Arrow
down-right ar-oh
Definitions
1
Direction · Navigation
Common
Indicates a diagonal direction pointing downward and to the right (southeast). Used to show movement, direction, or navigation cues.
Commonly used in instructional contexts, navigation aids, and to indicate directional movement.
Head ↘️ to find the meeting room.
Directions in workplace chat
In digital communication, often represents a downward trend or decline, particularly in business contexts.
2
Business · Analytics
Common
Represents a downward trend or declining pattern, often used in business or financial contexts to indicate decrease.
Frequently used in professional communications about statistics, finances, or performance metrics.
Sales numbers are trending ↘️ this quarter.
Business report discussion
Generally carries a negative connotation in business contexts, signaling decline or reduction.
Cultural Context
In digital interfaces, serves as a directional indicator in navigation systems, games, and instructional materials.
Unlike emotionally charged emojis, directional arrows like ↘️ generally maintain consistent meaning across cultures and contexts.
Regional Variations
United States
Frequently used in business contexts to indicate downward trends in metrics or statistics.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Frequently used in professional settings, especially in presentations and reports.
Gen_Z: Rarely used except in educational contexts or when discussing financial topics like cryptocurrency trends.
Older: Limited usage, primarily in formal business communications when necessary.
Millennials: Commonly used in workplace communications, particularly when discussing data or metrics.
Common Combinations
↘️📉
Emphasizes a significant downward trend or decline.
Common in business communications to highlight concerning negative trends.
↘️📊
Indicates analysis of downward trends in data.
Used in professional settings when discussing analytics or statistics.