Halfwidth Rightwards Arrow Letter
The ￫ symbol is a halfwidth rightwards arrow used to indicate direction or flow in text.
U+FFEB
￫ is a right-pointing arrow character from the fullwidth/halfwidth set. It’s often used in UI text, labels, and directional notes where an arrow is clearer than words.
Halfwidth Rightwards Arrow Letter Meaning
The halfwidth rightwards arrow (￫, U+FFEB) is a directional symbol that points to the right. In everyday text it’s commonly used to suggest movement, progression, or a handoff from one item to the next (for example, “next →” style indicators). Because it has a specific halfwidth form, it can be preferred in designs or monospaced layouts where character width consistency matters. Like other arrows, it is also used for lightweight organization in lists, menu hints, and informal annotations. It’s a single Unicode character, making it convenient for copy/paste and for consistent rendering in software that supports U+FFEB.
Common uses
- •Indicating direction in short UI labels (e.g., “Go ￫ Settings”).
- •Marking progression in step lists or workflows (step 1 ￫ step 2).
- •Separating items in inline notes (e.g., “Input ￫ Output”).
- •Creating compact menu or navigation hints in documentation.
- •Designing simple banners or callouts that need a rightward arrow.
Examples
￫ Halfwidth Rightwards Arrow (U+FFEB)
- ￫Back ￫ Next
- ￫Input ￫ Output
- ￫Step 1 ￫ Step 2
- ￫Open ￫ Continue
- ￫Move ￫ Forward
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+FFEB | |
| HTML Entity | ￫ | |
| HTML Code | ￫ | |
| CSS | \FFEB |
FAQ
What does the Halfwidth Rightwards Arrow letter mean?
The halfwidth rightwards arrow (￫, U+FFEB) is a directional symbol that points to the right. In everyday text it’s commonly used to suggest movement, progression, or a handoff from one item to the next (for example, “next →” style indicators). Because it has a specific halfwidth form, it can be preferred in designs or monospaced layouts where character width consistency matters. Like other arrows, it is also used for lightweight organization in lists, menu hints, and informal annotations. It’s a single Unicode character, making it convenient for copy/paste and for consistent rendering in software that supports U+FFEB.
How do I copy the ￫ symbol?
Copy the character directly from this page: ￫. You can also use the HTML entity ￫ or escapes in code.
What is the Unicode code point for ￫?
The Unicode code point is U+FFEB.
What are the HTML and code escapes for this symbol?
HTML entity: ￫ | CSS escape: \\FFEB | JavaScript escape: \\u{FFEB}.
Is this the same as a normal right arrow (→)?
It’s related but not identical. ￫ is specifically the halfwidth rightwards arrow character (U+FFEB), while → is a different Unicode character with its own appearance and sizing.