Rightwards Arrow →
Usage snapshot:
- Arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents.
- Often used for Next/forward navigation or to indicate a move to the right.
History & usage: The RIGHTWARDS ARROW depicts a clear forward direction. In interfaces, it marks Next or forward navigation and helps move to the next screen. In lists and forms, it signals stepping to the right or proceeding to the following item. It can guide users to advance to the next option, rotate through choices, or continue an action by moving rightward. These cues work with keyboard shortcuts and focus order to support quick navigation. Cross‑platform appearance remains consistent and screen readers describe it as moving forward, aiding accessibility and understanding for all users.
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Technical details
- Codepoint:
U+2192 - Block:
Arrows - Script:
Common - UTF-8:
E2 86 92 - UTF-16:
2192 - UTF-32:
00002192 - HTML dec:
→ - HTML hex:
→ - JS escape:
\u2192 - Python \N{}:
\N{RIGHTWARDS ARROW} - Python \u:
\u2192 - Python \U:
\U00002192 - URL-encoded:
%E2%86%92 - CSS escape:
\2192
How to type / insert
Fast copy: click the Copy button near the top of this page.
By codepoint: in many editors and IDEs, you can insert via the Unicode code U+2192 or a built‑in character picker.
HTML: use the numeric entity → (hex) or → (decimal) when an HTML entity is needed.
Compatibility & troubleshooting
Font support: if the symbol does not render, the current font likely lacks this codepoint. Choose a font with broad Unicode coverage or allow a fallback font.
Web pages: ensure your CSS font stack includes a general fallback; avoid relying on images for common symbols to preserve accessibility and copyability.