Rightwards Arrow Above Tilde Operator ⥴

⥴ (U+2974) 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 Above Tilde Operator 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 RIGHTWARDS ARROW ABOVE TILDE OPERATOR is a Unicode symbol in the Supplemental Arrows-B block. Its codepoint hex is 2974 and its formal name is RIGHTWARDS ARROW ABOVE TILDE OPERATOR. Its script is listed as Common. This character sits in the set of arrows used to show direction and flow. Arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. In practice, users see this kind of symbol as a pointer that guides reading or action, often appearing beside controls, lists, or pathways. The name and codepoint help developers identify the symbol in fonts and input methods. The symbol can be included in text to convey a specific directional cue that blends with other symbols. Because it is part of a broader family of arrows, it shares the same general purpose: to lead the reader from one element to another. Its usage is mainly in digital interfaces and technical documents where precise visual cues matter. This makes it useful for tasks that require a clear indication of order, sequence, or continuation.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2974 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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