Rightwards Dashed Arrow Symbol
The ⇢ symbol is a rightwards dashed arrow used to indicate a direction or transition with a dashed style.
U+21E2
The ⇢ symbol (rightwards dashed arrow) is a directional mark that visually suggests movement to the right. It’s commonly used in design and writing to imply a link or continuation without using a solid arrow.
Rightwards Dashed Arrow Symbol Meaning
⇢ (RIGHTWARDS DASHED ARROW, U+21E2) is a dashed arrow that points to the right. Because it’s dashed rather than solid, it often communicates “continuing,” “leads to,” “implies a transfer,” or “a path that isn’t fully finalized.” In visual layouts, it can suggest a step-by-step flow, a transition between ideas, or a non-blocking relationship between elements. It’s also used in text to indicate progression, redirection, or a response that follows after something else. Use it when you want directional meaning with a lighter, more intermediate emphasis than a solid arrow.
Common uses
- •UI and UX: indicate navigation, progression, or a follow-up step to the right
- •Diagrams and flowcharts: show a dashed or optional connection between stages
- •Documentation: mark “proceed to next section” style transitions
- •Writing and editing: show implied movement from one idea to the next
- •Email and chat mockups: represent an action request that continues downstream
Examples
⇢ Rightwards Dashed Arrow Symbol
- ⇢Step 2 ⇢ Step 3
- ⇢Results ⇢ Details
- ⇢Click here ⇢ opens the next page
- ⇢Draft ⇢ Review ⇢ Publish
- ⇢From FAQ ⇢ Contact form
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+21E2 | |
| HTML Entity | ⇢ | |
| HTML Code | ⇢ | |
| CSS | \21E2 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8674 | |
| Decimal | 8674 |
How to type Rightwards Dashed Arrow Symbol (⇢)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8674 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 21E2 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 21E2. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 21e2, 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 ⇢ mean?
⇢ is a rightwards dashed arrow (RIGHTWARDS DASHED ARROW, U+21E2). It commonly suggests direction to the right, a transition/continuation, or an implied connection.
How do I copy the symbol ⇢?
Select the ⇢ character on this page and copy/paste it into your document, design tool, or code editor. It’s a single Unicode character.
How can I use ⇢ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ⇢.
How can I use ⇢ in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\21E2. JavaScript escape: \\u{21E2}.