Rightwards Open-headed Arrow Symbol
⇾ is the rightwards open-headed arrow symbol for indicating direction or progression.
U+21FE
The ⇾ symbol, named rightwards open-headed arrow, is a Unicode character used to show flow or direction. It’s useful in plain text, UI labels, and diagrams where you want an arrow without a filled head. Below you’ll find practical meanings, examples, and copy/paste variations.
Rightwards Open-headed Arrow Symbol Meaning
The ⇾ symbol (Unicode U+21FE, “RIGHTWARDS OPEN-HEADED ARROW”) is commonly used to indicate direction to the right and to suggest progression, mapping, or a next step. Because it’s “open-headed” (not a filled arrowhead), it can feel slightly lighter or more editorial than a bold, filled arrow. In writing, you might use it to point readers to an outcome (“details ⇾”), show a sequence (“Step 1 ⇾ Step 2”), or represent “leads to” / “results in” relationships in lightweight diagrams. In interfaces and documentation, it often works as a compact wayfinding cue or selector hint.
Common uses
- •Indicating direction or navigation to the right in menus and UI labels
- •Showing a step-by-step flow from one item to the next
- •Marking “leads to” or “results in” relationships in notes and diagrams
- •Separating a label from its destination in documentation (e.g., “Option ⇾ Setting”)
- •Emphasizing a callout that points from a prompt to an expected action
Examples
⇾ Rightwards Open-Headed Arrow
- ⇾Review notes ⇾ final draft
- ⇾Choose a category ⇾ view results
- ⇾Settings ⇾ Display
- ⇾Input value ⇾ computed output
- ⇾Start ⇾ continue to checkout
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+21FE | |
| HTML Entity | ⇾ | |
| HTML Code | ⇾ | |
| CSS | \21FE | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8702 | |
| Decimal | 8702 |
How to type Rightwards Open-headed Arrow Symbol (⇾)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8702 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 21FE then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 21FE. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 21fe, 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 Open-headed Arrow symbol mean?
The ⇾ symbol (Unicode U+21FE, “RIGHTWARDS OPEN-HEADED ARROW”) is commonly used to indicate direction to the right and to suggest progression, mapping, or a next step. Because it’s “open-headed” (not a filled arrowhead), it can feel slightly lighter or more editorial than a bold, filled arrow. In writing, you might use it to point readers to an outcome (“details ⇾”), show a sequence (“Step 1 ⇾ Step 2”), or represent “leads to” / “results in” relationships in lightweight diagrams. In interfaces and documentation, it often works as a compact wayfinding cue or selector hint.
What is the Unicode code point for ⇾?
The symbol ⇾ has Unicode code point U+21FE.
How can I type ⇾ in code or text?
You can copy it directly. It also has the escapes: HTML entity ⇾ and CSS escape \\21FE (JavaScript escape \\u{21FE}).
Is ⇾ the same as →?
They look similar, but they are different Unicode characters. ⇾ is U+21FE (rightwards open-headed arrow), while → is typically U+2192 (rightwards arrow).
What is ⇾ typically used to communicate?
It’s often used to show direction to the right, progression, or “leads to / results in” relationships in text, UI, and simple diagrams.