Left-Shaded White Rightwards Arrow ➪

➪ (U+27AA) 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: Left-Shaded White 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: The symbol is a LEFT-SHADED WHITE RIGHTWARDS ARROW from the Dingbats block and is listed as U+27AA in the Common script. It is used as a graphic arrow in texts and interfaces. In practice, it serves as a directional cue. It helps users move forward or indicate continuation. Its left-shaded design makes the white arrow appear against dark or busy backgrounds, improving visibility in compact displays. The usage_atom notes that arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. This reflects how the glyph supports simple interaction, labeling steps, menus, or progress indicators. In formats that combine text and symbols, it functions like a visual shortcut for “go forward” or “next.” Designers may place it next to buttons or links to suggest action without words. When rendered across platforms, it maintains a clear directional meaning even without textual context. The symbol’s small size and familiar shape keep it useful in concise UI and printed layouts alike.

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