Heavy North East Arrow ➚

➚ (U+279A) 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: Heavy North East Arrow is part of the Symbols family (block: Dingbats). 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 HEAVY NORTH EAST ARROW is a symbol used to show direction. It has the codepoint U+279A and belongs to the Dingbats block. It is part of the Common script set, meaning it appears across many platforms and fonts. In everyday use, this arrow helps users move through interfaces or documents. It signals a path to follow, a next step, or a linked action. The HEAVY NORTH EAST ARROW is drawn with a bold line and a clear point toward the northeast. Designers place it on buttons, menus, or guides to draw attention and reduce confusion. It works with other navigation icons to show spatial context. Many readers recognize it quickly, even at small sizes. In printed form, digital UI, or instructional materials, arrows like this support quick understanding. This specific arrow type is common in lists, flows, and diagrams where direction matters. It remains useful for indicating movement, progression, or a transition from one area to another without text. Arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+279A 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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