Rightwards Arrow With Vertical Stroke Symbol
⇸ is a rightward arrow marked with a vertical stroke, often used to indicate direction or progression.
U+21F8
The symbol ⇸ is known as the Rightwards Arrow with Vertical Stroke (Unicode U+21F8). It’s commonly used in plain text and UI mockups to suggest motion or direction toward the right. Below you’ll find meaning, examples, and ready-to-copy variants.
Rightwards Arrow With Vertical Stroke Symbol Meaning
⇸ (U+21F8) is a right-pointing arrow with an added vertical stroke. Visually, it combines “go/move right” with an extra cue that can read like a handoff, boundary, or emphasis along the direction. In writing and interface text, it can function as a compact directional marker—pointing to the next item, the next step, or content that continues to the right (such as a timeline or diagram row). Designers also use it as a stylized arrow in headings, instructions, and icon-like labels when they want something more distinctive than a plain →.
Common uses
- •Indicating “next” or moving to the right in step-by-step instructions
- •Labeling timeline or progress elements that advance horizontally
- •Marking a handoff or continuation to the next section in UI layouts
- •Using as a directional separator in diagrams and flow-style text
- •Creating distinctive headings or callouts for navigation cues
Examples
⇸ Rightwards Arrow with Vertical Stroke
- ⇸Select the option ⇸ to continue to checkout.
- ⇸Step 2 ⇸ Step 3: confirm your details.
- ⇸Results are listed left to right ⇸ scroll to view more.
- ⇸Choose a category ⇸ view the related items.
- ⇸Timeline: current event ⇸ upcoming event.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+21F8 | |
| HTML Entity | ⇸ | |
| HTML Code | ⇸ | |
| CSS | \21F8 |
FAQ
What does the Rightwards Arrow With Vertical Stroke symbol mean?
⇸ (U+21F8) is a right-pointing arrow with an added vertical stroke. Visually, it combines “go/move right” with an extra cue that can read like a handoff, boundary, or emphasis along the direction. In writing and interface text, it can function as a compact directional marker—pointing to the next item, the next step, or content that continues to the right (such as a timeline or diagram row). Designers also use it as a stylized arrow in headings, instructions, and icon-like labels when they want something more distinctive than a plain →.
What is the Unicode code point for ⇸?
The symbol ⇸ is Unicode U+21F8.
How do I copy ⇸ easily?
Copy the character directly from this page. You can also use the HTML entity (⇸) in code or templates.
Is ⇸ the same as a normal right arrow (→)?
No. While ⇸ points right, it includes a vertical stroke that makes it more specific visually than a plain →.
Where is ⇸ commonly used?
It’s often used in instructions, UI labels, and horizontal navigation/progress indicators where a distinctive rightward cue helps readability.