Rightwards Finger-post Arrow Symbol
A right-pointing finger-post arrow emoji for indicating “go this way” in rightward directions.
U+1F836
🠶 is the Rightwards Finger-Post Arrow, a clear symbol for directing attention to the right. It’s useful in text, captions, and user interfaces where you want to guide readers in a single direction.
Rightwards Finger-post Arrow Symbol Meaning
🠶 (RIGHTWARDS FINGER-POST ARROW, U+1F836) visually indicates a rightward direction, often used to suggest where to go or what option to choose next. Because it resembles a pointing finger on a signpost, it can be used for navigation cues (“turn right,” “see the next step,” or “go this way”). In communication, it adds emphasis that a link, instruction, or location is specifically on the right side or in the next rightward step. In design work, it helps distinguish directional prompts without relying on text alone.
Common uses
- •Indicating a right-side navigation option (e.g., “Click 🠶 to continue”).
- •Adding directional guidance in instructions (e.g., “Move right to start”).
- •Highlighting where to find information on a page or UI layout.
- •Annotating diagrams or maps in captions and notes.
- •Creating friendly calls-to-action that suggest the next action is to the right.
Examples
🠶 Rightwards Finger-Post Arrow
- 🠶Choose Option A first, then press 🠶 to continue.
- 🠶The entrance is to the right—follow 🠶 on the signs.
- 🠶Scroll right to see the next panel 🠶.
- 🠶For the settings menu, look on the right side 🠶.
- 🠶Tap 🠶 to proceed to the next step.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1F836 | |
| HTML Entity | 🠶 | |
| HTML Code | 🠶 | |
| CSS | \1F836 | |
| Decimal | 129078 |
How to type Rightwards Finger-post Arrow Symbol (🠶)
On Windows
In Word, type 1F836 then press Alt + X. Or open the emoji picker with Windows key + period.
On Mac
Press Control + Command + Space to open Character Viewer and search for the character.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1f836, 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 the Rightwards Finger-Post Arrow, commonly used to indicate a rightward direction or the right-hand next step.
How can I copy 🠶 in different formats?
You can copy the character directly (🠶), or use its codes: HTML entity 🠶 and Unicode U+1F836.
Is 🠶 the same as a standard right arrow (→)?
It’s similar in direction (right), but 🠶 specifically suggests a pointing/signpost cue, which can be clearer for guided instructions.
Where should I use 🠶 in a UI or document?
It works well for guiding readers to the right side of a layout, prompting the next rightward action, or labeling directional steps in text.