Rightwards Arrow from Bar ↦

↦ (U+21A6) 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 from Bar 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 symbol RIGHTWARDS ARROW FROM BAR has the codepoint U+21A6 in the Arrows block. It is used to show a path or a move from one place to another. In practice, arrows help readers see where to go next. The provided usage note says that arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. This makes the character useful in menus, forms, and guides. Designers use it to signal forward steps, continuation, or a result that follows a choice. The name and codepoint help builders pick the right symbol for a given task. In history, arrows have long been a simple visual cue for movement, flow, and sequence. The bar in the arrow is a visual anchor that marks a starting point or a boundary. Users interpret the symbol as a prompt to continue, proceed, or expand. While many systems include multiple arrow styles, this particular form remains clear and direct. Its role is practical: guide users without adding weight to the page. In text, it can appear in tooltips, labels, and navigation hints to reinforce the action ahead.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+21A6 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.

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