Rightwards Arrow with Hook ↪

↪ (U+21AA) 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 Hook 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: RIGHTWARDS ARROW WITH HOOK is a symbol in the Arrows block. Its codepoint is U+21AA, shown as 21AA in hexadecimal. The character has the name in English as RIGHTWARDS ARROW WITH HOOK. It is a common symbol in text and interfaces. In use, this arrow helps show direction. It can indicate navigation or movement through a sequence. In design and writing, it supports quick comprehension. The usage note is simple and direct. Arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. This helps users move from one step to the next. The hook at the end adds a sense of return or continuation. People see this symbol in buttons, menus, and instructional text. It works well with short actions and clear labels. The symbol is part of everyday digital and printed material. It communicates intent without words. This makes it versatile for cross language contexts. Overall, the RIGHTWARDS ARROW WITH HOOK serves as a concise cue for progress and next steps.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+21AA 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.

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