Vulcanus Symbol
⯦ is the Unicode VULCANUS symbol (U+2BE6), used as an arrow-like glyph in text and design.
U+2BE6
The ⯦ symbol is part of the Unicode set under the name VULCANUS. It belongs to the Arrows category and can be used wherever you need a distinctive arrow glyph. Below you’ll find practical copy/paste options and developer-ready escapes.
Vulcanus Symbol Meaning
⯦ (VULCANUS, U+2BE6) is an arrow-category character with a compact, directional appearance. Because its shape resembles a specialized arrow glyph, it’s often used to indicate movement, flow, or progression in a way that stands out from common arrows like →. In practice, people use it as a typographic marker in UI text, editorial layout, or playful design elements where a “non-standard” arrow look is desired. It can also be used as a decorative separator between clauses, labels, or steps in a short instruction or timeline.
Common uses
- •As a distinctive arrow marker in lists, steps, or instructions
- •Decorating section headings or labels with a directional cue
- •Indicating flow in diagrams, notes, or technical documentation text
- •Using in UI text or microcopy where a special arrow glyph fits the design
- •Creating visual separators in posters, flyers, or social media graphics
Examples
⯦ VULCANUS Symbol
- ⯦Step 1 ⯦ Step 2 ⯦ Step 3
- ⯦Input ⯦ Process ⯦ Output
- ⯦Version 2.0 ⯦ Version 2.1
- ⯦Queue ⯦ Running ⯦ Done
- ⯦Left panel ⯦ Right panel
Variations
Ready to copy
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2BE6 | |
| HTML Entity | ⯦ | |
| HTML Code | ⯦ | |
| CSS | \2BE6 |
FAQ
What does the Vulcanus symbol mean?
⯦ (VULCANUS, U+2BE6) is an arrow-category character with a compact, directional appearance. Because its shape resembles a specialized arrow glyph, it’s often used to indicate movement, flow, or progression in a way that stands out from common arrows like →. In practice, people use it as a typographic marker in UI text, editorial layout, or playful design elements where a “non-standard” arrow look is desired. It can also be used as a decorative separator between clauses, labels, or steps in a short instruction or timeline.
What is the Unicode code point for ⯦?
The symbol ⯦ is Unicode U+2BE6 (name: VULCANUS).
How can I copy ⯦ from this page?
Select and copy the character shown as ⯦, or use the variations listed under copy options.
What are the main ways to escape ⯦ in code?
You can use HTML entity ⯦ or CSS escape \\2BE6. JavaScript can use \\u{2BE6}.
Is ⯦ an arrow or something else?
Unicode categorizes it under Arrows, and it’s commonly used as a stylized directional marker in text and design.