Rightwards Squiggle Arrow ⇝
⇝ (U+21DD) 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 Squiggle 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 SQUIGGLE ARROW (U+21DD) lives in the Arrows block. It is known by its name and shape. Its history in typography links to symbols that show motion or guidance. In use, arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. This helps users move through content and find options quickly. The symbol may appear in labels, menus, or diagrams to show a path or flow. It supports clear comprehension when users read a page or an app. Copyglyph users can explore related ideas in the categories that cover symbol families, as well as the tools that help compare shapes. For deeper study, see the confusables area to understand similar glyphs. In time, designers map this arrow to common tasks like forward steps or progression. Its simple form keeps screens tidy while guiding action. This makes it easy to reuse in multiple projects without confusion.
Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+21DD 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.
Related confusable: view similar characters.
Technical details
- Codepoint:
U+21DD - General Category:
So - Age:
1.1 - Bidi Class:
ON - Block:
Arrows - Script:
Common - UTF-8:
E2 87 9D - UTF-16:
21DD - UTF-32:
000021DD - HTML dec:
⇝ - HTML hex:
⇝ - JS escape:
\u21DD - Python \N{}:
\N{RIGHTWARDS SQUIGGLE ARROW} - Python \u:
\u21DD - Python \U:
\U000021DD - URL-encoded:
%E2%87%9D - CSS escape:
\21DD
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+21DD 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.