Rightwards Dashed Arrow ⇢

⇢ (U+21E2) 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 Dashed 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 DASHED ARROW is a symbol in the Arrows block of the Common script. Its codepoint is U+21E2 and its English name is RIGHTWARDS DASHED ARROW. This character sits in the Arrows block and is used in contexts that combine symbols and text. Arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. Punctuation marks structure text and convey tone; usage conventions differ by style and locale. In practical terms, this dashed arrow helps mark flow, steps, or movement within content, guiding a reader from one element to another. The symbol’s role can vary with the surrounding typography, the platform, and the audience, reflecting different writing conventions and design choices. While the exact appearance of a dashed arrow may change with font or rendering, its core function remains clear: to point forward and to signal progression in a nonverbal way. Understanding its place comes from recognizing how arrows and punctuation shape how information is organized and read.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+21E2 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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