Rightwards Arrow with Stroke ↛
↛ (U+219B) is a standard Unicode character that you can copy and paste anywhere text is accepted. This page provides a concise reference with safe tips, internal links, and practical guidance so you can use it reliably across apps and platforms.
What it is and where it’s used: Rightwards Arrow with Stroke is part of the Symbols family (block: Arrows). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.
History & usage: The character RIGHTWARDS ARROW WITH STROKE is a symbol in the Arrows block. Its codepoint is U+219B, listed as a common symbol in the set. It appears as an arrow that points to the right with a short bar or stroke across the line. In history, arrows have long been used to show direction or flow. This variant adds a stroke to the arrow, which can change its meaning slightly or distinguish it from a plain arrow. In practical use, people place it in documents and interfaces to indicate navigation, forward movement, or a need to proceed. The glyph helps guide readers without extra words. It is included in many fonts and scripts that support the Arrows block. When designers choose symbols for menus or instructions, this arrow can stand out while remaining simple. The key idea is to show a path forward. In digital interfaces, it supports clear directions and quick recognition. Overall, it serves as a compact cue for action or progression.
Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+219B in many development tools or editors. Some operating systems provide a character viewer or input palette that lets you search by name or code and insert the glyph into documents.
Display and fallback: if you see an empty box (tofu) or a placeholder rectangle, the active font might not include this codepoint. Switching to a font with broader Unicode coverage or using a fallback font usually fixes the issue. On the web, ensure the page’s font stack includes a general‑purpose fallback.
Related references: browse the Categories for similar characters. When choosing a symbol, prefer the official codepoint for semantic clarity and better compatibility with search, copy, and accessibility tooling.
See our category page for related symbols.
Technical details
- Codepoint:
U+219B - General Category:
Sm - Age:
1.1 - Bidi Class:
ON - Decomposition:
2192 0338 - Block:
Arrows - Script:
Common - UTF-8:
E2 86 9B - UTF-16:
219B - UTF-32:
0000219B - HTML dec:
↛ - HTML hex:
↛ - JS escape:
\u219B - Python \N{}:
\N{RIGHTWARDS ARROW WITH STROKE} - Python \u:
\u219B - Python \U:
\U0000219B - URL-encoded:
%E2%86%9B - CSS escape:
\219B
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+219B 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.