Rightwards Double Arrow Symbol
⇒ is the rightwards double arrow, used to show implication, direction, or a transition from one idea to the next.
U+21D2
The symbol ⇒ (rightwards double arrow) is a clear way to indicate progression, result, or implication. It’s used across writing, design layouts, and developer documentation. This page helps you understand meaning and copy it easily.
Rightwards Double Arrow Symbol Meaning
The rightwards double arrow (⇒) most commonly communicates that something follows from something else. In reasoning and explanatory writing, it can indicate an implication or derived result, similar to “therefore” or “implies.” In instructional or procedural text, it may show a transition from a step to its outcome, such as “Step 1 ⇒ Step 2.” In UI and diagrams, it can suggest direction or flow from one element to another. Visually, the double line makes the arrow feel emphatic and easy to spot, which is why it’s popular in diagrams, callouts, and structured descriptions.
Common uses
- •Indicating implication or a derived conclusion in explanations
- •Showing a step-to-result progression in tutorials and guides
- •Labeling data or logic flow in diagrams and infographics
- •Using in documentation to connect assumptions to outcomes
- •Emphasizing direction or “leads to” relationships in UI text
Examples
⇒ Rightwards Double Arrow Symbol
- ⇒If x > 0, then x is defined ⇒ the expression is valid.
- ⇒Press Save ⇒ your changes are applied.
- ⇒Increase the buffer size ⇒ fewer errors occur under load.
- ⇒Customer verifies email ⇒ account becomes active.
- ⇒From the premises, we derive a result ⇒ the claim holds.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+21D2 | |
| HTML Entity | ⇒ | |
| HTML Code | ⇒ | |
| CSS | \21D2 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8658 | |
| Decimal | 8658 |
How to type Rightwards Double Arrow Symbol (⇒)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8658 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 21D2 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 21D2. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 21d2, 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?
It most often means “implies” or “leads to a result,” and it can also be used to show a transition from one step to the next.
How do I type or copy the ⇒ symbol?
Copy it directly from this page. For code or tooling, you can use the provided escapes: HTML entity ⇒ or CSS \\21D2.
Is ⇒ the same as a single right arrow?
No. A single right arrow typically shows direction, while ⇒ is commonly interpreted as an emphatic relationship like implication or result.
Where can I use ⇒ safely in text and design?
It works well in technical explanations, diagrams, callouts, and UI microcopy where you want to show “leads to,” “implies,” or “then.”