Wave Arrow Pointing Directly Right ⤳
⤳ (U+2933) 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: Wave Arrow Pointing Directly Right 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 WAVE ARROW POINTING DIRECTLY RIGHT, code point U+2933, sits in the Supplemental Arrows-B block. It is a nonstandard wave arrow used to show direction with a curved shaft and a right-pointing head. The symbol appears in dedicated diagrams, charts, and technical material where a small, clear cue helps readers follow a path or flow. In general text, arrows indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. This symbol provides a gentle, eye-catching option when a bold pointer is not desired. It supports consistent meaning across platforms that render the same character. Fonts and typography shape how the wave and head look, which can affect readability in small sizes. Designers choose this character when they need a distinct directional cue without clutter. Users encounter it in guides, software documentation, or diagrams where precise navigation hints matter. Overall, the WAVE ARROW POINTING DIRECTLY RIGHT communicates direction in a compact visual form and helps guide a reader through steps or options without relying on a standard straight arrow.
Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2933 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+2933 - General Category:
Sm - Age:
3.2 - Bidi Class:
ON - Block:
Supplemental Arrows-B - Script:
Common - UTF-8:
E2 A4 B3 - UTF-16:
2933 - UTF-32:
00002933 - HTML dec:
⤳ - HTML hex:
⤳ - JS escape:
\u2933 - Python \N{}:
\N{WAVE ARROW POINTING DIRECTLY RIGHT} - Python \u:
\u2933 - Python \U:
\U00002933 - URL-encoded:
%E2%A4%B3 - CSS escape:
\2933
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+2933 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.