Arabic Right Arrowhead Above Letter
ࣸ is the Arabic Right Arrowhead Above symbol (U+08F8) used as a directional decorative mark.
U+08F8
ࣸ (U+08F8) is a Unicode character named “ARABIC RIGHT ARROWHEAD ABOVE.” It’s often used as a compact visual cue, such as a directional or accent mark above text. Use it directly for copy/paste or via its Unicode/HTML forms.
Arabic Right Arrowhead Above Letter Meaning
The character “ARABIC RIGHT ARROWHEAD ABOVE” (ࣸ, U+08F8) is a directional arrowhead-style glyph associated with Arabic script shaping conventions. In practice, it’s most commonly used as a small decorative mark that suggests direction to the right or adds visual emphasis when placed near other text. Because its name includes “above,” it may be used to create an accent-like effect in headings, annotations, or stylized typography. Depending on the font and rendering, it may appear as an arrowhead placed above or near preceding characters, making it useful for lightweight visual design cues.
Common uses
- •Add a subtle rightward direction cue in notes, labels, or UI hints
- •Create decorative accent marks above characters in typography and posters
- •Use as a stylized bullet or separator in Arabic-themed design layouts
- •Enhance callouts or annotations where a “marker” symbol fits better than arrows
- •Include in custom icons, glyph sets, or text-based badges
Examples
ࣸ Arabic Right Arrowhead Above
- ࣸProceed ࣸ to continue
- ࣸStep 1 ࣸ Step 2
- ࣸRight turn ࣸ onto Main Street
- ࣸNote: follow the arrowhead ࣸ
- ࣸQueue item ࣸ next
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+08F8 | |
| HTML Entity | ࣸ | |
| HTML Code | ࣸ | |
| CSS | \08F8 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 2296 | |
| Decimal | 2296 |
How to type Arabic Right Arrowhead Above Letter (ࣸ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 2296 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 08F8 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 08F8. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 08f8, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ࣸ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Arabic Right Arrowhead Above letter mean?
The character “ARABIC RIGHT ARROWHEAD ABOVE” (ࣸ, U+08F8) is a directional arrowhead-style glyph associated with Arabic script shaping conventions. In practice, it’s most commonly used as a small decorative mark that suggests direction to the right or adds visual emphasis when placed near other text. Because its name includes “above,” it may be used to create an accent-like effect in headings, annotations, or stylized typography. Depending on the font and rendering, it may appear as an arrowhead placed above or near preceding characters, making it useful for lightweight visual design cues.
What is the Unicode code point for ࣸ?
ࣸ is U+08F8 (Unicode name: “ARABIC RIGHT ARROWHEAD ABOVE”).
How can I copy the symbol easily?
Copy the character directly from this page (ࣸ). You can also use the HTML entity or Unicode escapes listed in the variations.
Will it always look like an arrow above text?
Its visual appearance depends on the font and rendering. Many fonts show it as an arrowhead-style glyph that may sit above or near adjacent characters.
What’s the best way to use it in web text?
Use the character directly (ࣸ) or insert it via Unicode/HTML: U+08F8 / ࣸ / \\u{08F8} depending on your setup.