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U+2979 · Subset Above Rightwards Arrow · Supplemental Arrows-B · Common

Subset Above Rightwards Arrow ⥹

(U+2979) 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: Subset 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 SUBSET ABOVE RIGHTWARDS ARROW is a Unicode symbol in the Supplemental Arrows-B block. Its code point is U+2979. This arrow points to the upper right and is used in diagrams and text to show a specific subset relation or direction. In many contexts it helps readers see a preferred path or choice in a sequence. In interfaces and documents, arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues. The symbol appears in charts, illustrations, and technical writings where a compact mark is needed to convey a step or option. It is one of several arrows that extend the coverage of symbols beyond basic arrows. When authors use it, they usually place it near related items to clarify the relationship shown. The SUBSET ABOVE RIGHTWARDS ARROW does not stand alone in function; it often works with other symbols to map sets, flows, or transitions. Users may encounter it in digital fonts, technical manuals, or design guides that rely on concise visual shorthand. As with other Unicode symbols, its meaning depends on context and accompanying text. This makes it a useful tool for precise, compact notation in styles that favor clarity and brevity.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2979 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+2979
  • General Category: Sm
  • Age: 3.2
  • Bidi Class: ON
  • Block: Supplemental Arrows-B
  • Script: Common
  • UTF-8: E2 A5 B9
  • UTF-16: 2979
  • UTF-32: 00002979
  • HTML dec: ⥹
  • HTML hex: ⥹
  • JS escape: \u2979
  • Python \N{}: \N{SUBSET ABOVE RIGHTWARDS ARROW}
  • Python \u: \u2979
  • Python \U: \U00002979
  • URL-encoded: %E2%A5%B9
  • CSS escape: \2979
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+2979 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.