Long Rightwards Double Arrow from Bar ⟾
⟾ (U+27FE) 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 from Bar 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: The symbol LONG RIGHTWARDS DOUBLE ARROW FROM BAR, U+27FE, belongs to the Supplemental Arrows-A block. In text and math, it can appear as a larger arrow that shows movement. Arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. In user interfaces, this symbol is used to show a fast or strong move to the right. In documents, it can point to a sequence or a result after a step. The arrow helps readers follow a process or compare options. Because it comes from the set of arrows, it is designed for clear visual direction. The name and codepoint help designers and fonts include the symbol accurately. When used, it stands out next to other arrows and indicators. Designers choose this symbol to convey progress or order in lists and charts. The usage remains consistent: it signals movement, flow, or transition. This history notes how the symbol serves clear navigation and direction in both digital and printed materials.
Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+27FE 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+27FE - General Category:
Sm - Age:
3.2 - Bidi Class:
ON - Block:
Supplemental Arrows-A - Script:
Common - UTF-8:
E2 9F BE - UTF-16:
27FE - UTF-32:
000027FE - HTML dec:
⟾ - HTML hex:
⟾ - JS escape:
\u27FE - Python \N{}:
\N{LONG RIGHTWARDS DOUBLE ARROW FROM BAR} - Python \u:
\u27FE - Python \U:
\U000027FE - URL-encoded:
%E2%9F%BE - CSS escape:
\27FE
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+27FE 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.