Rightwards Black Circled White Arrow ⮊

⮊ (U+2B8A) 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 Black Circled White 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: RIGHTWARDS BLACK CIRCLED WHITE ARROW is a symbol in the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block. Its codepoint is U+2B8A, and its name in plain English is RIGHTWARDS BLACK CIRCLED WHITE ARROW. The character sits in the Common script, making it suitable for universal use. In history and practice, it appears in many interfaces and documents to show a clear move or progression to the right. The design combines a bold rightward arrow with a circular outline that emphasizes direction. It is used in menus, guides, and quick prompts where a user should proceed, continue, or go forward. Arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. The symbol is chosen for visibility and speed of recognition, especially on small screens or dense layouts. It supports international and cross‑platform use because it relies on a simple shape and familiar meaning. In digital work, it can mark steps, next actions, or forward steps in a flow. Users understand it at a glance, even when color or text is limited. Overall, this arrow serves as a compact sign for moving ahead.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2B8A 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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