Rightwards Arrow With Tail Symbol
↣ is a right-pointing arrow with a tail, commonly used to indicate direction, flow, or navigation.
U+21A3
The symbol ↣ (rightwards arrow with tail) is a directional arrow used in text and design. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode code point U+21A3 in HTML and CSS.
Rightwards Arrow With Tail Symbol Meaning
↣, “rightwards arrow with tail” (Unicode U+21A3), is a directional arrow that visually suggests movement or continuation to the right. Compared with a plain arrow, the tail can make it feel more like a process step, a continuation link, or a “go from here to the right” cue. In writing and UI mockups, it often communicates navigation (moving forward), flow in diagrams (passing along), or emphasis on a rightward action. It’s most useful when you want a clean, compact arrow that still has a distinct form for clarity in layouts and icons.
Common uses
- •Indicating a forward or next step in instructions (move right/forward)
- •Labeling flow in diagrams and process charts
- •Designing UI hints for navigation, menus, or carousels
- •Marking “send to the right” or “transfer” in mockups and wireframes
- •Styling callouts in editorial layouts to point toward the next section
Examples
↣ Rightwards Arrow with Tail
- ↣Choose the option ↣ to proceed to the next page.
- ↣Step 1 ↣ Step 2
- ↣Input ↣ Processing ↣ Output
- ↣Use the arrow ↣ to move right in the gallery.
- ↣Transfer status: queued ↣ dispatched
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+21A3 | |
| HTML Entity | ↣ | |
| HTML Code | ↣ | |
| CSS | \21A3 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8611 | |
| Decimal | 8611 |
How to type Rightwards Arrow With Tail Symbol (↣)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8611 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 21A3 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 21A3. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 21a3, 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 Rightwards Arrow With Tail symbol mean?
↣, “rightwards arrow with tail” (Unicode U+21A3), is a directional arrow that visually suggests movement or continuation to the right. Compared with a plain arrow, the tail can make it feel more like a process step, a continuation link, or a “go from here to the right” cue. In writing and UI mockups, it often communicates navigation (moving forward), flow in diagrams (passing along), or emphasis on a rightward action. It’s most useful when you want a clean, compact arrow that still has a distinct form for clarity in layouts and icons.
What is the Unicode code point for ↣?
↣ is Unicode U+21A3.
How can I copy ↣ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ↣.
How do I use ↣ in CSS?
You can use the CSS escape: \\21A3.
How do I use ↣ in JavaScript?
Use the JavaScript escape: \\u{21A3}.