Rightwards Open-Headed Arrow ⇾

⇾ (U+21FE) 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 Open-Headed 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: The RIGHTWARDS OPEN-HEADED ARROW is a symbol in the Arrows block. Its codepoint is U+21FE. In plain text, it is shown as a rightward arrow with a head that opens toward the end. In history, arrow shapes appeared to show direction in writing and diagrams. Early manuscript tools used simple lines to guide readers. With printing and typography, designers added arrowheads to indicate flow and motion. In technology, arrows help users move through menus, pages, and forms. The symbol appears in diagrams, maps, and interface elements. It often marks progress, return paths, or the end of a step. The usage atom notes that arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. People recognize the symbol across languages, making it a universal cue. This arrow helps convey a rule or sequence at a glance. In modern fonts, the shape can vary, but the meaning stays the same. As a result, the RIGHTWARDS OPEN-HEADED ARROW remains a simple, versatile tool for communicating direction.

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