Rightwards Arrow with Tail with Vertical Stroke ⤔

⤔ (U+2914) 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: Rightwards Arrow with Tail with Vertical Stroke is part of the Symbols family (block: Supplemental Arrows-B). 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 character RIGHTWARDS ARROW WITH TAIL WITH VERTICAL STROKE (U+2914) sits in the Supplemental Arrows-B block. It is a specialized arrow used in text to indicate a direction with a tail and a vertical stroke. In practice, arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. In history, similar arrows evolved to show flow, choice, or alignment in diagrams. This particular arrow combines a rightward direction with a tail and vertical stroke to signal emphasis or distinct movement. In computing and typography, such symbols help users scan lists, maps, and forms. It is used where a plain arrow might be ambiguous, offering a unique mark for navigation or control elements. Because it is part of the Common script area, it is designed for broad compatibility across fonts and platforms. Designers choose similar symbols to guide readers, not to replace text. When used, it should appear alongside clear labels. The goal is quick recognition and minimal confusion 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+2914 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.