Arabic Right Arrowhead Above with Dot ࣽ

ࣽ (U+8FD) 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: Arabic Right Arrowhead Above with Dot is part of the Symbols family (block: Arabic Extended-A). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: ARABIC RIGHT ARROWHEAD ABOVE WITH DOT is a single character in the Arabic Extended-A block. Its code point is U+8FD. It belongs to the Arabic script group. This symbol is used as an arrow in text, especially in contexts that mix Arabic and other scripts. In history, arrow-like marks appear in documents and interface elements to point direction or indicate movement. The name and classification help implementers select it when a rightward arrowhead with a dot is needed. In usage, you may see this character in lists, navigational cues, or decorative text where a directional cue is appropriate. The symbol is designed to align with other Arabic script characters, so it fits visually with right-to-left content. It serves a practical role in typography and data encoding. When presenting interfaces, designers often rely on clear arrows to guide users. This particular arrowhead adds a distinct dot, signaling emphasis or a pointer in a sequence. Overall, it merges Unicode structure with readable direction cues for multilingual layouts.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+8FD 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.