Long Rightwards Double Arrow ⟹
⟹ (U+27F9) 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: Long Rightwards Double Arrow is part of the Symbols family (block: Supplemental Arrows-A). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.
History & usage: LONG RIGHTWARDS DOUBLE ARROW is a Unicode symbol. It has the codepoint U+27F9 and belongs to the Supplemental Arrows-A block. The symbol is defined for general use across texts and interfaces. In practical terms, it marks a double step to the right. It appears in lists, diagrams, and navigation cues where a larger, more prominent arrow helps indicate direction. The related information for this character includes its name in English and its placement in the Unicode standard. In content, the symbol can serve as a pointer for forward movement, progression, or advanced steps in a sequence. In addition to its visual function, the character is part of common symbol sets used to convey motion or flow. This fits with its role in interfaces, where users expect clear direction cues. Its practical application emphasizes speed and emphasis when signaling to proceed to the next part. Overall, the symbol supports quick recognition and consistent meaning across documents and interfaces. The usage atom notes that 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+27F9 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.
Technical details
- Codepoint:
U+27F9 - General Category:
Sm - Age:
3.2 - Bidi Class:
ON - Block:
Supplemental Arrows-A - Script:
Common - UTF-8:
E2 9F B9 - UTF-16:
27F9 - UTF-32:
000027F9 - HTML dec:
⟹ - HTML hex:
⟹ - JS escape:
\u27F9 - Python \N{}:
\N{LONG RIGHTWARDS DOUBLE ARROW} - Python \u:
\u27F9 - Python \U:
\U000027F9 - URL-encoded:
%E2%9F%B9 - CSS escape:
\27F9
How to type / insert
Fast copy: click the Copy button near the top of this page.
By codepoint: in many editors and IDEs, you can insert via the Unicode code U+27F9 or a built‑in character picker.
HTML: use the numeric entity ⟹ (hex) or ⟹ (decimal) when an HTML entity is needed.
Compatibility & troubleshooting
Font support: if the symbol does not render, the current font likely lacks this codepoint. Choose a font with broad Unicode coverage or allow a fallback font.
Web pages: ensure your CSS font stack includes a general fallback; avoid relying on images for common symbols to preserve accessibility and copyability.