Tilde Operator Above Rightwards Arrow ⥲

⥲ (U+2972) 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: Tilde Operator Above Rightwards Arrow 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 TILDE OPERATOR ABOVE RIGHTWARDS ARROW is a single symbol in the Supplemental Arrows-B block. Its codepoint is U+2972. It carries a name that combines a tilde with a rightward arrow. In text and diagrams, this symbol can express a modified or enhanced direction, or a flow that blends relation and movement. It fits into a family of arrows used to show steps, progress, or approvals in a visual layout. The character is part of the Common script, so it can appear across multiple locales that support the symbol set. In practice, people use arrows to indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. This helps users find their way through menus, forms, and guides. The tilde element can hint at approximation or a soft modification of the direction, depending on the context. Over time, users have incorporated such symbols into charts, diagrams, and user interfaces to save space and convey ideas quickly. As a result, this arrow helps readers understand flow and action at a glance.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2972 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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