Rightwards Arrow to Black Diamond ⤞

⤞ (U+291E) 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 to Black Diamond 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: RIGHTWARDS ARROW TO BLACK DIAMOND is a symbol listed as U+291E in the Supplemental Arrows-B block. It belongs to the Common script. The character is used to mark a direction that leads to a specific point or action. In many texts, it signals a step forward and helps readers move through information. The name and the code point make it easy to refer to in documents and fonts. Arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. This helps users understand where to go next or how to proceed in a sequence. In history, researchers and designers used such symbols to replace long phrases, saving space and reducing clutter. In software, the symbol may appear in menus, tutorials, or data visualizations to guide action or show flow. When designers include this glyph, they consider readability and contrast to ensure it stands out without distracting users. The character remains useful for short, clear cues in both print and digital formats. Its simple design supports quick recognition across languages and contexts.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+291E 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.