Rightwards Triple Arrow ⇛
⇛ (U+21DB) 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 Triple Arrow 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 TRIPLE ARROW is the name for the symbol with code point U+21DB, listed as a character in the Arrows block and the Common script. The character is used as a directional symbol in many settings. Arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. This helps users move through content, choose options, or follow steps in a sequence. As a visual cue, the symbol signals forward movement and progression in diagrams, guides, and user interfaces. It remains a simple marker that can be easily spotted, read, and interpreted across different languages and contexts. When designers place it beside a button or link, readers typically understand that clicking will move them ahead or to the next part of a process. The symbol’s minimal shape supports quick recognition while avoiding language barriers. Overall, RIGHTWARDS TRIPLE ARROW serves as a clear, compact indicator of forward action in a range of documents and digital layouts.
Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+21DB 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+21DB - General Category:
So - Age:
1.1 - Bidi Class:
ON - Block:
Arrows - Script:
Common - UTF-8:
E2 87 9B - UTF-16:
21DB - UTF-32:
000021DB - HTML dec:
⇛ - HTML hex:
⇛ - JS escape:
\u21DB - Python \N{}:
\N{RIGHTWARDS TRIPLE ARROW} - Python \u:
\u21DB - Python \U:
\U000021DB - URL-encoded:
%E2%87%9B - CSS escape:
\21DB
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+21DB 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.