Rightwards Triangle-Headed Dashed Arrow ⭬

⭬ (U+2B6C) 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 Triangle-Headed Dashed Arrow is part of the Symbols family (block: Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows). 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 with codepoint U+2B6C is the RIGHTWARDS TRIANGLE-HEADED DASHED ARROW. It belongs to the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block and is part of the Common script. In practice, it signals a direction or flow in text and diagrams. Arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. It helps readers understand where to go next or how steps follow each other. The dash along the shaft adds a sense of break or separation, which can show a pause or change in movement. In this context, the symbol often appears in lists, guides, and flowcharts where clear pointing is needed. Punctuation marks structure text and convey tone; usage conventions differ by style and locale.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2B6C 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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