Rightwards Arrow →
→ (U+2192) 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: Rightwards Arrow is part of the Symbols family (block: Arrows). 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 RIGHTWARDS ARROW, code point U+2192, is a symbol in the Arrows block of the Common script. It is known by its name RIGHTWARDS ARROW and is used to show movement to the right. In markup and text, it helps readers follow a path, indicate next steps, or point to related items. The symbol’s core role is to signal direction. In interfaces, it guides navigation and workflow. In documents, it marks lines, lists, or references as a progression. The character is simple and widely supported, which makes it reliable across platforms and languages. When used alongside other arrows, it can convey order and sequence. The rightward arrow is part of a family of directional signs that help users move through content with clarity. By keeping its form minimal, it remains legible at small sizes and in dense layouts.
Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2192 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.
Technical details
- Codepoint:
U+2192 - Block:
Arrows - Script:
Common - UTF-8:
E2 86 92 - UTF-16:
2192 - UTF-32:
00002192 - HTML dec:
→ - HTML hex:
→ - JS escape:
\u2192 - Python \N{}:
\N{RIGHTWARDS ARROW} - Python \u:
\u2192 - Python \U:
\U00002192 - URL-encoded:
%E2%86%92 - CSS escape:
\2192
How to type / insert
Fast copy: click the Copy button near the top of this page.
By codepoint: in many editors and IDEs, you can insert via the Unicode code U+2192 or a built‑in character picker.
HTML: use the numeric entity → (hex) or → (decimal) when an HTML entity is needed.
Compatibility & troubleshooting
Font support: if the symbol does not render, the current font likely lacks this codepoint. Choose a font with broad Unicode coverage or allow a fallback font.
Web pages: ensure your CSS font stack includes a general fallback; avoid relying on images for common symbols to preserve accessibility and copyability.