Long Rightwards Arrow Symbol
The ⟶ symbol is a long rightwards arrow used to indicate direction, progression, or mapping.
U+27F6
⟶ (Long rightwards arrow) is a Unicode character often used wherever you want to show movement or a flow to the right. It’s popular in diagrams, UI hints, and writing to suggest progression. Below you’ll find practical ways to copy and use it.
Long Rightwards Arrow Symbol Meaning
⟶ is the “long rightwards arrow” Unicode character (U+27F6). Visually, it’s a right-pointing arrow with a long shaft, commonly used to indicate direction toward the right. In writing and UI text, it can suggest “go to,” “follow,” or “proceed to the next step.” In technical contexts, arrows like this are frequently used to show mapping or transformation, such as “input ⟶ output” in simplified explanations. Because its shape is longer than a basic arrow, it can read clearly in headings and inline labels where you want a more noticeable cue.
Common uses
- •Indicating a step-by-step flow in instructions (e.g., “Step 1 ⟶ Step 2”).
- •Labeling navigation or “next” actions in UI text (e.g., “View details ⟶”).
- •Showing mapping or transformation in lightweight technical notes (e.g., “A ⟶ B”).
- •Creating simple diagram lines in text-based layouts and forms.
- •Emphasizing direction in lists, timelines, or process summaries.
Examples
⟶ Long rightwards arrow symbol
- ⟶Open Settings ⟶ Privacy & security.
- ⟶Draft ⟶ Review ⟶ Publish.
- ⟶Input ⟶ Output
- ⟶Upload file ⟶ Confirm details.
- ⟶Old plan ⟶ Updated plan
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+27F6 | |
| HTML Entity | ⟶ | |
| HTML Code | ⟶ | |
| CSS | \27F6 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10230 | |
| Decimal | 10230 |
How to type Long Rightwards Arrow Symbol (⟶)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10230 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 27F6 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 27F6. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 27f6, 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 Long Rightwards Arrow symbol mean?
⟶ is the “long rightwards arrow” Unicode character (U+27F6). Visually, it’s a right-pointing arrow with a long shaft, commonly used to indicate direction toward the right. In writing and UI text, it can suggest “go to,” “follow,” or “proceed to the next step.” In technical contexts, arrows like this are frequently used to show mapping or transformation, such as “input ⟶ output” in simplified explanations. Because its shape is longer than a basic arrow, it can read clearly in headings and inline labels where you want a more noticeable cue.