Arrowhead-Shaped Pointer 🮰

🮰 (U+1FBB0) is a standard Unicode character that you can copy and paste anywhere text is accepted. This page provides a concise reference with safe tips, internal links, and practical guidance so you can use it reliably across apps and platforms.

What it is and where it’s used: Arrowhead-Shaped Pointer is part of the Symbols family (block: Symbols for Legacy Computing). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: The ARROWHEAD-SHAPED POINTER depicts an arrowhead‑shaped pointer. It signals direction and navigation cues in interfaces. Use it in menus to point to the next option or to highlight a selected item. Use it in documents and dashboards to guide users toward actions or paths. It helps users scan layouts quickly and understand flow across pages and apps. For accessibility, provide sufficient contrast and labels so screen readers describe its role. Ensure the symbol remains recognizable on different platforms and at various sizes so cross‑platform use stays consistent.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+1FBB0 in many development tools or editors. Some operating systems provide a character viewer or input palette that lets you search by name or code and insert the glyph into documents.

Display and fallback: if you see an empty box (tofu) or a placeholder rectangle, the active font might not include this codepoint. Switching to a font with broader Unicode coverage or using a fallback font usually fixes the issue. On the web, ensure the page’s font stack includes a general‑purpose fallback.

Related references: browse the Categories for similar characters. When choosing a symbol, prefer the official codepoint for semantic clarity and better compatibility with search, copy, and accessibility tooling.

See our category page for related symbols.