Rightwards Harpoon with Barb Up Above Long Dash ⥬

⥬ (U+296C) 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 Harpoon with Barb Up Above Long Dash 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 symbol RIGHTWARDS HARPOON WITH BARB UP ABOVE LONG DASH is cataloged as U+296C in the Supplemental Arrows-B block. It is a punctuation mark that aids the structure of text and helps convey tone. In writing, it can show a specific pause, emphasis, or separation that differs from standard dashes or arrows. Its use is not fixed and varies by style and locale. Some writers may use it to indicate a combined signal of direction and contrasting thought, while others reserve similar forms for decorative or typographic effects. The character is considered a common symbol across scripts and may appear in technical, literary, or editorial contexts where nuanced punctuation is helpful. When authors choose this mark, they often pair it with surrounding punctuation to clarify meaning or rhythm. Because conventions differ, the same symbol can carry different connotations in different regions or publication styles. Overall, the symbol serves as a purposeful punctuation option for text structure and tone management. It is part of the broader set of punctuation options available to writers using this block and range of symbols.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+296C 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.

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