Black Rightwards Arrow ➡

➡ (U+27A1) 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: Black Rightwards 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: BLACK RIGHTWARDS ARROW (code point U+27A1) is a common symbol in the Dingbats block. It belongs to the Common script and is used in many environments where symbols are available. In text, it appears as a simple rightward arrow. The character is part of a set of symbols used for visuals rather than letters. It is broadly used to show direction. This helps readers and users understand where to go next. It also signals forward motion in interfaces and documents. When included in menus or guides, the arrow points to the next option or step. Its shape is clean and recognizable at small sizes. The symbol can help reduce word count by replacing a word like next or forward. In different apps and documents, it often appears alongside other arrows to create clear navigation cues. Since it is a dingbat symbol, it does not change with language, making it useful in multilingual contexts. Overall, the arrow serves practical purposes for guiding users and indicating progression in visual layouts.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+27A1 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.