Heavy Concave-Pointed Black Rightwards Arrow ➨

➨ (U+27A8) 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 Concave-Pointed 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: HEAVY CONCAVE-POINTED BLACK RIGHTWARDS ARROW is the name of the character with codepoint U+27A8. Its block is Dingbats and its script is Common. This entry uses basic character information to describe its identity and classification. In history and usage, the symbol is tied to clear marking of direction. Arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. This helps readers understand where to go next or how to proceed within a layout that contains other symbols. The name and codepoint provide a precise reference for cataloging and description in reference works. Being part of the Dingbats block places it among other pictorial symbols used for visual cues. The Common script designation shows it is intended for broad, cross-context use. In practical terms, the arrow supports quick recognition of movement or flow in a text or interface. The combination of its bold geometry and its directional role makes it useful for signaling rightward action or steps in a sequence. Overall, the symbol serves as a concise visual cue for guidance in documents and interfaces.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+27A8 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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